🌿 Trichomonas, Mycoplasma & Ureaplasma Test (Urine/Swab)
A test to detect infections caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma species, and Ureaplasma species — bacteria and parasites linked to genital infections.

🔍 What is it?

• Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasite causing trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) often with symptoms like discharge and irritation.
• Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma are types of bacteria that can colonize the urogenital tract, sometimes causing symptoms like urethritis, pelvic pain, or infertility.

This test detects the presence of these organisms using urine or swab samples from the genital area.

🧪 What does it measure?

• DNA or RNA of Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum
• Uses nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for high sensitivity and specificity
• Samples from urine, urethra, cervix, or vaginal swabs

🔎 Note:

• Avoid urinating for at least 1 hour before providing a urine sample
• Swabs may be self-collected or taken by a healthcare professional depending on symptoms and site tested

❓ Why might I need it?

You may be advised to have this test if you experience:

• 🩸 Abnormal vaginal or urethral discharge
• 🔥 Pain or burning during urination
• 🤕 Pelvic or lower abdominal pain
• 👫 Difficulty conceiving or recurrent pregnancy loss
• 🔍 Routine STI screening or after sexual exposure

🧬 Conditions it can help detect:

• Trichomoniasis (caused by Trichomonas vaginalis)
• Urethritis and cervicitis caused by Mycoplasma genitalium
• Genital colonization or infection by Ureaplasma species

🩺 How is it done?

• Urine sample (first catch) or swab from urethra, cervix, or vagina
• Quick and generally painless
• ⏳ Results usually available within 1–5 working days

💷 Typical Private Cost in the UK:
£50–£100 depending on provider and number of organisms tested

✅ Commonly Combined With:

• Other STI tests (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, herpes)
• Full sexual health screening panels

📚 References:

• NHS – Trichomoniasis and other STIs
• British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) Guidelines
• CDC – Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma information