How it works
questhealth.com offers 100+ consumer-initiated Quest Diagnostics lab tests to empower you to have more control over your health journey. Choose from a variety of test types that best suit your needs.
Bacterial Vaginosis Test
Bacterial Vaginosis Test
This bacterial vaginosis test checks for the most common cause of vaginitis (vaginal inflammation) and abnormal vaginal discharge. Included with your purchase, if your test results are abnormal, an independent physician may be able to provide you with treatment options. Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Vaginal swab (patient-collected)
Preparation:
During your scheduled appointment time, a Quest Patient Service Representative (PSR) will provide you with a vaginal collection kit that comes in a sealed, protective wrapper and includes a step-by-step collection instruction sheet. If you have questions prior to performing your self-collection, you may ask the PSR or call 1-833-700-2423. The concierge line is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
$179.00
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
How
Vaginal swab (patient-collected)
About the Test
This test for bacterial vaginosis is intended to aid in the diagnosis of BV using patient-collected vaginal swab specimens from females with a clinical presentation consistent with vaginitis and/or vaginosis.
With Quest, you can get a BV test by buying this test online and get testing at a nearby location – no doctor’s visit required.
FAQs
According to the CDC, by following step-by-step collection instructions, patients can collect their own samples correctly, and the results of the tests are as accurate as when they are collected by a doctor.1
The Quest Patient Service Representative (PSR) will provide you with a vaginal collection kit that comes in a sealed, protective wrapper and includes a step-by-step collection instruction sheet.
Read all instructions before starting to collect a sample. Failure to follow the instructions could affect the test results. If you do not feel comfortable with vaginal self-collection, please contact your doctor. The collection cannot be done by the PSR.
If you have questions prior to performing your self-collection, you may ask the Patient Service Representative (PSR) or call 1-833-700-2423. The concierge line is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. It is closed on weekends and holidays. If you are unable to self-collect, please contact your doctor. The collection cannot be done by the PSR.
No, the collection cannot be done by the PSR. It must be done by the patient.
Yes, you can perform a vaginal swab self-collection while menstruating. Studies have indicated that it does not affect the test. If you are experiencing vaginal bleeding that is not related to menstruation, then it is not recommended that you perform this test.
Inform the PSR, who will dispose of the contaminated swab and/or collection tube and provide a new one.
You may be able to use your FSA or HSA funds to purchase lab tests at questhealth.com. Please review your FSA/HSA plan or check with a tax professional to confirm specific requirements for individual eligibility.
Our references
References
- CDC. Recommendations for the laboratory-based detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2014;63(2):1-19. Accessed July 17, 2024. Recommendations for the Laboratory-Based Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae — 2014 (cdc.gov)
Sources