Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Rapid Assay Test and Its Price in India

Bacterial vaginosis is a very common kind of vaginal infection in women who are of reproductive age. It is caused by the bacteria that is normally present in the vagina but when the number of these bacteria increases, they cause vaginal inflammation.

These bacteria can also make the patient even more prone to diseases like HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Rapid Assay is helpful in identifying these bacteria quickly compared to the other test method available. Bacterial vaginosis can create complications like UTI’s that are very frequent and also involves risk of PID.

Who is prone to this infection

>>Pregnant women

• If you do not use condoms and dental dams while intercourse
• If you are using IUD as a method of contraception
• If you have multiple sex partners
• If you have a female sex partner

When to get tested

If you have following symptoms

>>Abnormal discharge
>>Fishy smelling discharge from the vagina
>>Itchiness in vagina

Precaution

Patient are supposed to stop using vaginal creams, lubricants, feminine hygiene wash, 48 hours before the test.

Documents required

>>Doctor’s prescription
>>Valid identity proof

What is Cost of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Rapid Assay Test

The cost of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) Rapid Assay test varies from INR 900 to INR 1200.