Tests for Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis Tests

What Affects the Test

Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:

• If you are having your menstrual period.
• If you use a vaginal medicine, such as a nonprescription vaginal yeast medicine, 2 to 3 days before this test.
• Having sex or douching 24 hours before this test.

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Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS	Last Updated: March 17, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
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