The test material is a cervical swab. The test should not be performed: - during menstruation, - during treatment with antibiotics, steroids, - during treatment with vaginal preparations (globules, creams), - when irrigations are used, - within 48 hours after the last sexual intercourse. If treatment has been used, a 3-5 day break is recommended between the end of treatment and the test.
Moisturizers, intimate hygiene products, contraceptive gels (with the exception of Advantage - S ® Bioadhesive Contraceptive Gel) do not interfere with the test.
For men
The test material is a swab from the genital groove. If treatment was used, a 3-5 day break is recommended between the end of treatment and the test.
Before collecting material for the test: - do not use antibiotics, steroids, medicated creams, - do not wash genitals for at least 48 hours (72 hours recommended to increase the effectiveness of virus detection), - do not have sex for at least 24 hours.
Notes for the study/treatment will also be available once the booking is approved.