CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY (HVS)
8930 minAuthor Details
Written By
Dr. Neha Kapoor
MBBS, DNB
Supervised By
Dr. Vasantha Sree
MBBS
CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY (HVS)
Home HVS culture and sensitivity test identifies vaginal infections and determines effective antibiotics, providing discreet, Dubai-licensed lab results and tailored treatment recommendations.
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The Home Culture and Sensitivity (HVS) test uses a vaginal swab to identify bacteria, fungi or protozoa causing genital infections and performs antibiotic/antifungal susceptibility testing to show which treatments are most effective. Processed by a Dubai‑licensed laboratory from a discreet home collection, the report delivers clear organism identification and sensitivity profiles to guide targeted therapy and reduce inappropriate antibiotic use. It is recommended for women with abnormal discharge, itching, odor or recurrent infections and helps clinicians in the UAE choose tailored, evidence‑based treatments and avoid delays or resistance.
Parameters Measured
- Organism identification (Candida spp., Gardnerella vaginalis, Trichomonas, aerobic/anaerobic bacteria)
- Gram stain result
- Colony count (CFU/mL)
- Culture report (organisms isolated)
- Antibiotic susceptibility profile (Sensitive / Intermediate / Resistant)
- Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for tested antibiotics
When to Test it?
- Detects bacterial and fungal pathogens from a high vaginal swab
- Determines antibiotic susceptibility and resistance profile for targeted therapy
- Discreet home collection by a trained female clinician or self‑collection option
- Results issued by Dubai‑licensed laboratory with secure, confidential delivery
- Laboratory report includes tailored treatment recommendations and follow‑up guidance
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Benefits Includes:
- Detects and identifies common vaginal pathogens (bacterial, Candida, Trichomonas) using HVS culture
- Provides antibiotic susceptibility testing to determine the most effective antimicrobials
- Home swab collection with discreet technician visit and processing at a Dubai‑licensed laboratory
- Provides a clear lab report with organism identification and clinician‑ready treatment recommendations
- Rapid turnaround to support targeted therapy and help prevent recurrent or inappropriate antibiotic use
Doctor Recommended Checkups
Test requirements:
- Home high‑vaginal swab collected by a trained female clinician with discreet, same‑day sample pickup
- Laboratory culture identifying bacterial, fungal (Candida) and protozoal pathogens with antibiotic/antifungal susceptibility testing
- Dubai‑licensed, accredited lab report delivered securely (typical turnaround 48–72 hours)
- Clinically actionable treatment recommendations tailored to your results and UAE practice, with follow‑up and prevention guidance
Author Details
Written By
Dr. Neha Kapoor
MBBS, DNB
Supervised By
Dr. Vasantha Sree
MBBS
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