Microbiological testing

Infections of the genitourinary tract are usually associated with unpleasant symptoms such as itching, burning and discharge. However, many cases of infection of the reproductive organs are asymptomatic, causing serious consequences. Microbiological tests allow for detecting the presence of microorganisms and selecting the appropriate treatment.
Infections of the genitourinary tract are usually associated with unpleasant symptoms such as itching, burning and discharge. However, many cases of infection of the reproductive organs are asymptomatic, causing serious consequences. Microbiological tests allow for detecting the presence of microorganisms and selecting the appropriate treatment.

What is microbiological testing?

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What is microbiological testing?

Microbiological testing is based on the analysis of a swab taken from the woman’s genital tract and ruling out or confirming the presence of the microorganisms for which testing is done.

 

The following are among the microbiological tests that are most commonly performed for diagnosing infertility and prior to treatment with assisted reproductive techniques:

• Test for vaginal cleanliness (biocenosis)
• Cervical smear for Chlamydia trachomatis
• Cervical smear for Mycoplasma hominis
• Cervical smear for Ureaplasma species

Untreated infections caused by these microorganisms may lead to serious complications such as inflammation of the fallopian tubes, ovaries or cervical and endometrial inflammation.This can result in difficulties getting pregnant.
About testing

Practised approaches

microbiological testing

Cervical smear

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We perform a cervical smear for testing for: Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma species

microbiological testing

Posterior vaginal vault smear

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We perform a posterior vaginal vault smear for biocenosis testing – a vaginal cleanliness assessment.

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Preparation

for testing

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This test is recommended:

  • prior to treatment with assisted reproductive technologies (intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilisation)
  • prior to gynecological procedures, e.g. hysteroscopy
  • in the event of symptoms which may indicate an emerging intimate infection
  • for recurrent intimate infections

  • Please do not present for smear tests during menstruation
  • Please wash the genital area without soap or intimate hygiene gels on the test date,
  • Please do not irrigate your vagina
  • Please do not apply vaginal medicinal preparations, ointments or external creams,
  • Please remain sexually abstinent for two days,
  • Smears should be taken no earlier than 7 days after the end of antibiotic therapy.

Contraindications are ongoing menstruation and ongoing antibiotic therapy.

Course of testing

Stage 1

Preparation

The patient is asked to prepare for smear collection by removing her clothes from the waist down. For added comfort, she may choose to wear a disposable skirt.

Stage 2

Smear collection

The patient lays down on the gynaecological chair. After inserting a gynaecological speculum, the midwife uses a special swab to collect material for testing.

Stage 3

After testing

The testing is short and usually associated with little discomfort. After its completion, the patient can resume daily activities.

Stage 4

Test results

Test results are usually available within 14 days.

Test price list

Vaginal biocenosis (vaginal cleanliness score)
PLN 50
Chlamydia trachomatis – qualitative (Real Time-PCR DNA detection)
PLN 185
Testing for Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma spp.
PLN 145
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