When a swab is taken from the urethra, one should refrain from urinating for about 3 h before taking the material for the test.
Moisturizers, intimate hygiene products, contraceptive gels (with the exception of a gel called Advantage - S ® Bioadhesive Contraceptive Gel) do not interfere with the test.
For women
The test should not be performed: - during menstruation, - during treatment with antibiotics, - during treatment with vaginal preparations (globules, creams), - when irrigations are used, - within 48 hours after the last sexual intercourse. On the day of the test, the genital area should be washed without using soap or intimate hygiene gels. If treatment has been used, a 3-5 day break is recommended between the end of treatment and the test.
The test material is a cervical or urethral swab.
For men
Preparation for the examination: - 48 h before the examination refrain from sexual intercourse - 48 h before the examination do not use antibiotics, medicinal creams - 48 h before the examination limit genital hygienic procedures - on the day of the examination wash the genital area without using soap and intimate hygiene gels
In men, a swab or secretion from the urethra.
Notes for the study/treatment will also be available once the booking is approved.