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Swab

Vaginal screening (incl. mycology)

Examines vaginal microbiome balance and fungi. Detects dysbiosis and infections.

€ 115,00
Swab Home Test

Swab Home Test

How it works

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  1. 01

    Receive your test kit

    Swab according to the instructions

  2. 02

    Take the sample

    Place the swab back in the protective tube

  3. 03

    Mail back to the lab

    Return via medical mail to the lab

  4. 04

    Receive your result

    Digitally by email once the analysis is complete.

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Just like the intestines, for example, the vagina has its own specific microbiome to support its health. However, an intestine is healthy if it contains many different types of bacteria. A vagina should have as few as possible, ideally only one or two types. A healthy vaginal biota mainly consists of Lactobacillus species, a lactic acid-producing bacterium. This ensures that the vagina remains acidic enough and that fungi, yeasts, and sexually transmitted infections cannot infect the host. Bifidobacterium species also occur regularly. Enterococcus species are tolerated to a certain extent. Candida and fungi should not be present in increased amounts in the vaginal microbiome.

Limited evidence in mainstream medicine

The scientific support for this test within mainstream Dutch healthcare is limited. The test is not included in NHG/FMS standard guidelines.

Rationale for this test

Deze test onderzoekt het vaginale microbioom en detecteert schimmels zoals Candida. Hoewel vaginale infecties (zoals bacteriële vaginose en schimmelinfecties) in de reguliere zorg worden erkend en behandeld, is microbioom-analyse via uitgebreide screening niet opgenomen in Nederlandse zorgrichtlijnen zoals NHG-standaarden. De standaard-diagnostiek bij vaginale klachten bestaat uit klinisch onderzoek en gerichte kweek, niet uit brede microbioom-screening. De wetenschappelijke onderbouwing voor deze vorm van screening binnen de Nederlandse reguliere zorg is beperkt.

Sources consulted

Dutch clinical guidelines and healthcare organisations

  • Toepassing van antibiotica en alternatieven; Kansen en ...

International scientific literature

  • Emerging fluconazole-resistant Candida parapsilosis in Australia: a case cluster and insights into the genetic diversity of this species - PMC

Independent information sources

We recommend consulting these independent sources before ordering a preventive health check.

  • Client brochure PGO (NVvPG, September 2023)

    Brochure on preventive health checks: careful choice, reliability, pros and cons, checklist.

  • RIVM — Health tests

    Independent information about preventive health checks from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment.

  • Thuisarts.nl

    Reliable patient information about illnesses and complaints from Dutch GPs (NHG).

  • Allesovertesten.nl (NVKC)

    Public-facing website of the Dutch Society for Clinical Chemistry with explanations of blood tests and laboratory values.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to what people usually want to know.

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How does the swab test work from A to Z?

After ordering we ship the kit to your home. You take a swab yourself following the instructions, place the cotton swab in the tube with preservation fluid and return it in the envelope. You receive the result digitally by email.

How do I take a swab myself?

Follow the instructions with your kit — they're specific to the collection location (throat, nose, or other site). Wash your hands first and only touch the handle of the swab, not the tip.

What should I avoid before collection?

For a throat swab: no eating, drinking, smoking or brushing teeth for 30 minutes. That gives the cleanest sample.

What if the swab touches the side?

No problem as long as you hold the handle and the tip only touched the collection site. Place the swab in the tube immediately and seal tightly.

Which swab type matches my test?

It depends on the test you ordered — throat, nose or another location. The exact collection site is in the instructions with your kit. Follow them precisely for a valid result.

When and how do I receive my result?

Swab analyses (like PCR or culture) typically take about a week after the lab receives your sample. You get an email with a link to your digital result, including explanation per value.

How do I return my sample to the lab?

In the included return envelope with free medical shipping. Drop it in the mailbox; the lab processes your sample as soon as it arrives. For some tests it's important to send it the same day — the instructions make this clear.

What if I have questions or something doesn't work?

Feel free to contact us via WhatsApp, email or phone. We're happy to help you before, during or after your test. If the collection doesn't work, we'll arrange a solution or send new materials — no hassle.

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