01At-home kit & instructions
Convenient self-collected vaginal swab with everything you need at home, plus clear step-by-step guidance in the box and online registration.
Vaginal Health Microbiome Test
Precision women's health medicine at the microbial level
An at-home vaginal swab, analysed using shotgun metagenomic sequencing to profile your entire vaginal microbial community - bacteria, fungi, and DNA viruses - in a single test. Your report translates into a wellness profile covering vaginal balance and patterns associated with recurrent infections, with insights relevant to fertility and menopause, designed to support a conversation with your GP, gynaecologist, or fertility specialist.
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- ✓Self-collected vaginal swab with ambient-temperature return shipping
- ✓Results typically in 15 days
- ✓Informational wellness profile — not a clinical diagnosis
ISO 17025-accredited laboratorySpecies and strain-level metagenomicsInfection and reproductive health insightsPractitioner guidance reference included
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What's included
Everything from your doorstep to your digital report, designed to be simple and straightforward.
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02Prepaid return process
Ambient-temperature return shipping to our central London laboratory.
03Laboratory analysis
Shotgun metagenomic sequencing for bacteria, fungi, and DNA viruses.
04Personalised digital report
Microbiome profile, infection detection, and reproductive health insights in one document.
What we analyse
Standard qPCR and microscopy screen only a limited list of microbes. Shotgun metagenomics identifies every organism at species or strain level, resolving recurrent or unexplained symptoms that traditional tests routinely miss.
The Vaginal Microbiome Test is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a clinical diagnosis. Results should be interpreted in the context of a full clinical assessment.
Microbial profiles
Advanced microbiome analysis
Protective bacteria — Lactobacillus abundance and community dominance
82Disruptive bacteria linked to BV, UTI, STI, and aerobic vaginitis
38Bacterial vaginosis community characterisation beyond standard Amsel criteria
48Multi-species Candida detection including C. glabrata and C. krusei
68DNA virus detection including HPV — complements, not replaces, cervical screening
82UTI pathogen screening and quantitative vaginal pH contextualisation
82Sample metrics · illustrative only
Health risks
Fertility & reproductive insights
IVF outcomes — Lactobacillus dominance linked to improved implantation rates
LowPreterm birth risk — BV-associated dysbiosis associations
MonitorMenopause — oestrogen-driven microbiome shifts and GSM assessment
MonitorRecurrent infection tracking over time to monitor treatment response
ModerateLowModerateHigh
See what your results look like
Your comprehensive report combines microbiome profile, infection detection, and reproductive health insights in one actionable document.
Good
Your microbiome overview
Lactobacillus dominance is supportive, with a few disruptive patterns worth reviewing with a clinician.
Moderate confidence
Needs attentionFairGoodStrong
Score contributions
Protective bacteria
BV-associated community
Disruptive bacteria
Vaginal pH context
Personalised insights
Lactobacillus dominance, community balance, and protective bacteria overview.
Highest priority
Disruptive bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis are slightly above the expected range.
This pattern may be associated with recurrent symptoms or dysbiosis that standard screening can miss.
What you can do
- •Discuss symptoms with a healthcare professional if present.
- •Consider repeat testing to monitor community stability over time.
Key findings
Highlighted disruptive patterns and infection-associated microbes.
Bacterial vaginosis
Low to moderateLowModerateHigh
Community composition shows early dysbiosis patterns beyond standard Amsel criteria. Share results with a clinician for interpretation alongside your symptoms and examination findings.
Health risk overview
BV, candidiasis, and reproductive health risk context.
Vaginal Microbiome Report
Good
Example User
EXAMPLE-VM-1456 · Vaginal swab
Lactobacillus dominance is supportive, with a few disruptive patterns worth reviewing with a clinician.
Needs attentionFairGoodStrong
Lactobacillus dominance
Strong
BV-associated community
Low
Candida species
Not detected
UTI reservoir risk
Monitor
Highest priority
Disruptive bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis are slightly above the expected range.
This pattern may be associated with recurrent symptoms or dysbiosis that standard screening can miss.
Bacterial vaginosisLow to moderate
Share results with a clinician for interpretation alongside your symptoms and examination findings.
Your action plan
1 / 3- Start here
Review results with a healthcare professional
- Meaningful
Monitor microbiome stability over time
- Foundational
Continue routine cervical screening as advised
How it works
Four straightforward steps from order to personalised report.
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Order & collect
Convenient self-collected vaginal swab with ambient-temperature return shipping.
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Laboratory analysis
Shotgun metagenomic sequencing processed in our ISO 17025-accredited laboratory in Central London.
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Receive your report
Comprehensive results typically within 15 days, combining microbiome, infection, and reproductive insights.
- 4
Interpret & track
Practitioner guidance reference included. Repeat testing monitors treatment response over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this test for?+
Anyone seeking a comprehensive view of their vaginal microbiome for wellness insight, or practitioners supporting patients with recurrent or unexplained vaginal symptoms.
Is this a diagnostic test?+
No. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a clinical diagnosis. Results should be interpreted alongside a full clinical assessment.
How is this different from standard testing?+
Shotgun metagenomics identifies bacteria, fungi, and DNA viruses at species or strain level — far beyond the limited panels used in qPCR and microscopy.
Does this replace cervical screening?+
No. HPV and DNA virus findings are intended to complement, not replace, routine cervical screening programmes.
How long do results take?+
Typically 15 days after your sample arrives at our ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
Can I repeat the test?+
Yes. Repeat testing helps monitor treatment response and microbiome restoration across your patient journey.
Want the full science? Deeper clinical and laboratory detail lives on the main Salient Bio site.