Trichomonas vaginalis test~Trichomonas vaginalis is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted parasitic infection that causes an offensive vaginal discharge, associated with vulvar itching, burning, redness and swelling. Polymerase chain reaction testing (PCR) is specific for trichomonas and will outperform culture. It is pathogenic to the genitourinary tract. In women, it lives only in the vagina and the urethra, causing urethritis and vaginitis. In men it can also cause urethritis. About 50% of women are asymptomatic carriers and the other 50% complain of symptoms. Untreated it may progress to a urethritis or cystitis. In pregnancy, the infection can be passed from a mother to a newborn daughter. In men, the infection can progress to prostatitis.
How to complete the testSimply use the test bottle enclosed to capture the first urine of the day. Complete the form in the test kit and return using the postage paid reply envelope to our laboratory.
Your results can then be obtained 48hrs after we recieve your test simply and anonymously by entering your user id and password in our log in section.
Veolabs offers the fastest on-line result service available 24/7~What will I receive?
This test consists of all the items needed to complete a PCR test at our laboratory, the Gold Standard in this type of testing. This includes full instructions, the test components and a reply paid envelope to our laboratory. It is double wrapped in case the package is damaged in transit and a security seal must be broken to use the test. The package itself is completely discreet with no external marking of Veolabs.
How does the test work?
Your test is based upon a urine sample which you provide for us at home and send back to our laboratory using the reply paid envelope included. There is no more to pay as the test is completely self contained.
How do I receive my results?
Your results will be available for you 48 hours after your test is received at our laboratory. Your results will be available to view on our secure server 24 hours a day by entering the results page on our website.
You will need to enter your unique customer ID and code which you will receive with your test to retrieve your results. These will be displayed on the screen along with information pertinant to the test results. Your name and address will be withheld from the report to allow your complete anonimity. Only you and our laboratory know the unique combination of customer ID and code. After 7 days your information will be removed from our server for your security.~Gonorrhoea NAATs Test|VEO-1|~937~938~~