Sampling kit for vaginal yeast (For women)
Hi Sampling kit for vaginal yeast (For women)
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Easily and painlessly check your health from home. With the at-home vaginal yeast test, you can test yourself in the comfort of your own home and gain clarity about your health without travel, long wait times, or an uncomfortable doctor’s visit. Click here to learn more about vulvitis and vaginal yeast infections.
Vaginal swab for:
- ✓ Candida albicans (CA)
- ✓ Candida dubliniensis (CD)
- ✓ Candida glabrata (CG)
- ✓ Candida krusei (CK)
- ✓ Candida lusitaniae (CL)
- ✓ Candida parapsilosis (CP)
- ✓ Candida tropicalis (CTp)
Digital health is a top priority for us! That’s why you can:
- Track the test process digitally via our DoctorBox App and access your results at any time.
- order your medication if needed via our Health Marketplace.
DoctorBox is ISO 27001 certified and offers the highest security standards. All test results are encrypted, securely transmitted, and stored on German servers to fully protect your data and privacy.
*Note: If you receive an abnormal test result, please see a doctor immediately to confirm or rule out the result and start appropriate treatment.
Typical symptoms of vaginal yeast infection
If you experience any of the following symptoms, our sample collection kit (vaginal swab) for vaginal yeast infection can be helpful:
- Intense itching in the intimate area: A common and typical symptom caused by the overgrowth of Candida yeast.
- Whitish, crumbly discharge ("cottage cheese-like") without a noticeable odor: This is one of the characteristic signs of a yeast infection.
- Burning or pain in the vaginal area: Especially noticeable when urinating or when the irritated skin and mucous membranes are touched.
- Redness, swelling, and irritation: The skin and mucous membranes may be red, swollen, and irritated – often a clear sign of a yeast infection.
- Feeling of dryness or tightness: Inflammation caused by yeast can lead to an unpleasant sensation of dryness.
- Discomfort during intercourse: Pain or uncomfortable friction during sex can indicate irritated vaginal mucosa.
Why our test is helpful:
The symptoms listed above can indicate a vaginal yeast infection, usually caused by Candida species such as Candida albicans. Our sample collection kit (vaginal swab) for vaginal yeast infection helps you accurately identify the cause so you can take targeted action.
You’ll receive your results securely and digitally in the DoctorBox app.
The results are clearly and understandably visualized in the app, so you can get a quick and easy overview. In addition, we provide you with a detailed lab report with your individual test ID as a PDF.
The test analyzes your sample in a lab using modern PCR technology to detect various Candida species that commonly cause infections. The following species are tested for:
- Candida albicans
- Candida glabrata
- Candida tropicalis
- Candida parapsilosis
- Candida krusei
- Candida lusitaniae
- Candida dubliniensis
PCR analysis enables precise identification of the pathogens, allowing you to start targeted treatment.
How it works
carry out sampling
Before you begin collecting the sample, please read the enclosed instructions carefully.
Scan barcode
Scan the included barcode in the DoctorBox app!
send samples
Pack your sample as described in the instructions. Take the prepaid envelope to the post office the same day.
Your results
After laboratory analysis, your test result will be delivered to you in the DoctorBox app. You can check the current status there at any time.