General Information
Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis are two different pathogens that are often associated with vaginitis.
Gardnerella vaginalis – the bacteria that most often causes bacterial vaginosis, characterized by an unpleasant odor and discharge
Trichomonas vaginalis – a protozoan microorganism that causes a sexually transmitted infection that causes itching, discharge, and discomfort
- Women can have their smears taken at the following branches:
- Men should see a urologist for a smear test and submit a sample to the branch.
📋 Smear can be taken:
"Synevo"
in the Varketili branch. Miss: Sukhishvili N1,
Monday-Friday 10: 30-17: 00
Saturday 09: 00-14: 00
"Synevo" Dolidze branch. Miss: Dolidze N46
Monday-Friday 10: 30-17: 00
Saturday 09: 00-14: 00
"Synevo" in the Mickiewicz branch. Miss: Adam Mickiewicz N10,
MonSaturday, WedSaturday, Friday 10:30 – 17:00
"Synevo" in the Batumi branch. Miss: Angis st. 2 (Vox building)
MonSaturday, WedSaturday, ThuSaturday 08:30 – 13:30
"Synevo" Natakhtari At the branch
Monday, Saturday, Friday 09:00-13:00
Wednesday 13:00-16:00
The cost of taking a smear is 15 GEL
**** Sample testing is completed once a week – on Thursday.
Transportation of test samples to the central laboratory must be carried out by 17:00 PM on Wednesday.
Gardnerella vaginalis / Trichomonas vaginalis
Early detection of infection with Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis is important, as they can cause serious reproductive health problems. Modern real-time PCR testing provides rapid and accurate diagnostics, which ensures proper treatment planning.
Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that develops as a result of a violation of the normal bacterial balance of the vagina. Bacterial vaginosis develops when the number of protective lactobacilli living in the vagina decreases and the number of other bacteria (Gardnerella vaginalis) increases. Bacterial vaginosis is known to be common in women who have multiple sexual partners.
Trichomoniasis - It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Vaginal trichomonas is an intracellular microorganism. It lives in the human urinary-genital tract and causes inflammatory processes. In women - inflammation of the vagina, cervix and the glands that secrete secretions necessary for sexual intercourse.
Gardnerellosis A disease caused by an imbalance of vaginal microflora. The causative agent is the anaerobic bacterium gardnerella vaginalis, which can exist in small amounts in the normal microflora of the vagina. It occurs in women of reproductive age and causes dysbiosis.
When should we take the test?
- Exclusion of Trichomonas vaginalis as a cause of urethritis, bacterial vaginitis, cervicitis in women;
- exclusion of Trichomonas vaginalis, in case of confirmed diagnostics of gonorrhea;
- Exclusion of Gardnerella vaginalis in case of bacterial vaginitis;
- exclusion of Gardnerella vaginalis, during inflammatory processes of genital organs;
- Gardnerella vaginalis Exclusion of Trichomonas vaginalis in all cases of infertility.
Trichomoniasis in women For symptoms of gardnerellosis such as:
- Vaginal foamy discharge with an unpleasant odor;
- redness, irritation, itching and burning in the vagina;
- pain during urination, during the menstrual cycle, or after sexual intercourse;
- Vaginal bleeding;
- Frequent urination;
- White, gray or yellowish vaginal discharge.
Possible interpretation of the results
research in the material Has been identified:
Gardnerella vaginalis Trichomona vaginalis is the etiological cause of clinical manifestations.
research in the materialGardnerella vaginalis Trichomona vaginalis no is revealed:
- Infection is not noted;
- Diseases cannot be detected in the research material;
- a small number of pathogens (its level is below analytical sensitivity);
- False-negative result in the presence of PCR test inhibitors in the study material.
Reference values
Recommended for PCR diagnostics:
- Consumption of the first part of urine in women has a lower diagnostic sensitivity (about 80-90%) than in men, so in the case of womenUrogenital smear Recognized as the most optimal material for testing. The study of the first part of the urine in women can be used in situations where it is difficult to take a smear from the vagina and cervix (for example, in pregnant women) or in the face of a cystitis clinic (including chronic). It is the most optimal time to examine women last Menstruation first from the day fourth Sunday.
How Get ready For the test?
Before taking smear:
- Do not use vaginal douches.
- It is recommended to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 24-48 hours.
- Do not urinate immediately before taking the swab.
- Contraceptive use should be discontinued three days before
- The smear is taken 24-48 hours after colposcopy and 24 hours after vaginal ultrasound examination.
- Perform hygiene procedures on the external genitalia without using soap or other detergents.
- The test can be performed no earlier than 10-14 days after the end of taking antibacterial, antifungal or local antiseptics.
- It is recommended to perform the test during ovulation or if there are symptoms of inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract.
- Examination is not performed during menstrual bleeding.
- The study is conducted 2 weeks after taking preparations containing microorganisms (probiotics, eubiotics)
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