What is a Trichomoniasis Test?
Trichomoniasis or Trich is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD), being more common in women than in men, and 70% of infected people do not develop symptoms.
Why choose our Trichomoniasis Test Kit?
The Laboratory that processes the samples uses CE-certified qPCR special purpose extremely high tech instruments and robotic machines that are from the biggest Medical supplier in the world. This technology is the latest in the whole industry and actually is more advanced that that used by the NHS (as at 2025). The Machines and the Reagents (Chemical additives) that are used are registered with MHRA in the UK.
- We have Technology that is leading in the world.
- The Best Prices come from Batch Processing each 1-7 days.
- Support is actioned each day by Medical Laboratory People not just anyone that can do customer service.
- Pre-Paid Royal Mail Tracked 24/48, Return to Lab Label included.
- Result Certificate Issued by Confidential Email (No SMS)
- Machines and equipment registered with MHRA
- Choose from 18 or 21 Variant with individual reporting.
- Jump the queue option for £50
- WhatsApp Support with Laboratory Staff
- Prescription Bundle Referral for £60
What are the Trichomoniasis Test Home Kit Options?
Self Swab Kit
- Swab stick
- Sample Stick Holder Tube
- Return UN3373 Labelled Bag.
- Return label option at the checkout.
- Instructions for use.
- Pre-Return Online Sample Registration
- Free Replacement Kit if loss or Damage
- Plain White package for privacy and discretion from neighbours
- Cost effective Standard kit with Upgrade Kit Option for £50
- Patient Request Comments Box (read by the Laboratory Staff processing your sample for better quality and communication)
Urine Tub Kit
- Sample Beaker container
- Absorbent Material
- Return UN3373 Labelled Bag.
- Return label option at the checkout.
- Instructions for use.
- Pre-Return Online Sample Registration
- Free Replacement Kit if loss or Damage
- Plain White package for privacy and discretion from neighbours
- Cost effective Standard kit with Upgrade Kit Option for £50
- Patient Request Comments Box (read by the Laboratory Staff processing your sample for better quality and communication)
Register your Sample Tube from your Kit here in your Account dashboard.
Tell me More about the Trichomoniasis Test?
– For women?
- abnormal vaginal discharge that may be thick, thin or frothy and yellow-green
- producing more discharge than normal, which may also have an unpleasant fishy smell
- soreness, swelling and itching around the vagina – sometimes the inner thighs also become itchy
- pain or discomfort when passing urine or having sex
– for men?
- pain when peeing or during ejaculation
- urinary infection, needing to pee more frequently than usual
- thin, white discharge from the penis
- soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis or foreskin
How do you get a Trichomoniasis Kit?
Order your kit online and once it arrive collect your sample at home.
Then, drop off the Kit in the morning to the Royal Mail Red Street Box. Use the Track24/48 Return Label to the Lab.
Lastly, once your results are ready, we will send you an email with your Result. Also you can view the report in your Dashboard.
How long do the Trichomoniasis Test Results take?
The target turnaround time for the results is 1-2 working days from receiving them in the laboratory. The turnaround time is a guide only and sometimes depends on the assay run schedule.
* If your results are positive, please see your health provider for treatment*
Sample Management
Therefore, consider that the Medicines Online for home delivery is not just a cost-effective way to check in 1 kit. Still, the Trichomoniasis exam is a PCR laboratory solution clinics use for general health checks.
Please make sure the sample is done properly and follow the instructions. Otherwise, invalid results will occur. Sample management rules must be followed, so please follow our guidelines.
The At Home or Clinic Trichomoniasis Test?
For health services, ask your local service centre or contact us online. You can also get your results via text or email. Most prefer email as it’s more confidential.
We have a subscription method for the weekly delivery of kits. But these home Trichomoniasis kits are of great value. Or you can contact us for some price comparisons. But we won’t be beaten on price or accuracy value proposition.
What are the Common Trichomoniasis Questions?
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Q: Firstly, what is this infection?
- A: It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a tiny parasite.
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Q: And how does this bacteria spread?
- A: The parasite is usually spread by having sex without a condom. However, it could be spread also by sharing sex toys, through vaginal-penile or vaginal-vaginal intercourse, anal sex, oral sex and genital touching (skin-to-skin contact without ejaculation).
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Q: So, how contagious is this infection?
- A: But it is very contagious. And in addition to affecting the genitals, it can also infect the anus, mouth and hands.
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Q: therefore, what are the symptoms?
- A: It may never show symptoms, so it spreads so easily. However, if symptoms occur (tend to appear within 5 to 28 days after exposure), you may experience pain or discomfort during intercourse, vaginal discharge that has a bad odour, white discharge from the penis, burning after ejaculation, burning or painful urination.
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Q: What happens if I do not get treated?
- A: Without a test and treatment, Trichomoniasis can last for months or even years. It doesn’t go away on its own. The entire time you’re infected, you can give the STD to your sexual partners.
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Q: But if I am pregnant, does it affect my baby?
- A: If you are pregnant and have this infection, it will increase the risk of premature labour and low birth weight.
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Q: Finally, will it be an issue if I stop the treatment?
- A: Stopping treatment too soon or engaging in sexual contact before the infection is gone can lead to reinfection.
How to Get a Trichomoniasis Prescription?
Customers across the UK have often complained that they have difficulty getting a Trichomoniasis or any prescription when they get a positive test result. They often visit a doctor or NHS SH centre, which wastes many hours, travel costs, and paying private Doctors’ fees.
Medicines Online is the first UK Diagnostic Laboratory to bundle a Prescription Referral Service with its Product solutions. When you purchase this option, a positive result report is sent within seconds to the dashboard of our referral GP.
Bundle at the time of Purchase: Price £30
- You can select the bundle at the time of the order. The £30 price is a special bundle price due to efficient, simple AI transmission.
- You can also select this £30 Bundle at the checkout.
- Complete your purchase, and if you get a positive result, go to your dashboard and fill out the pop-up Referral Questionnaire from the Doctor.
- If your result is positive, a Referral is automatically transferred to the Doctor for processing via the Doctor’s Login Dashboard. You will be contacted by email or telephone if the doctor has any questions. If approved, your Online Digital prescription will be automatically emailed the same day or the next day, and you can take it to your nearest Pharmacy.
Total time: Up to 1 day from positive result to email your Digital Prescription.
When choosing the bundle, regardless of your result, you choose the special price ‘In case of receiving a positive result’. A regular prescription is twice the price. The bundle option is an offer as a pack. This value is not refundable. It’s a good choice if you’re sure you have an infection. If you don’t have anything but want to get a test to be sure, then maybe this is not for you. And anyway you have the £60 option later if you want it.
And the Non-Bundle Price option of £60
You can wait until you get your Trichomoniasis result and then visit our Online Prescription Page and pay for your Referral Consultation at the regular rate of £60.
- Purchase the Referral Prescription product for £60 on the website.
- Provide the order number that you had a positive result so we can track it and Upload your result pdf.
- Complete the purchase and fill out the pop-up Referral Questionnaire from the Doctor.
- For positive Tricho results, your Referral is automatically transferred to the Doctor for processing. You will be contacted by email or telephone if the doctor has any questions. If approved, your Online Digital prescription will be automatically emailed within 1 day of completing the questionnaire, and you can take it to your nearest Pharmacy.
Total time: Up to 1 day for processing Digital Online Prescription.
Prescription does not apply for HPV, HIV and Syphilis products.
What is the Scientific Data on the Trichomoniasis Kit and Reagent?
Technology Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Limit of Detection:
500 copies/ mL
Sensitivity:
In the kit’s positive and negative reference controls, the positive and negative coincidence rates were 100%.
Specificity: No cross-reactivity of the kit between the microorganisms was observed.
Accuracy: Precision reference controls were tested 10 times, and the Ct value’s coefficient of variation (CV%) was no greater than 5%.
Result/Outcome/Range
- Positive/Negative/Inconclusive
Accuracy
The accuracy of any of our diagnostic PCR systems is defined as the combination of sensitivity and specificity variables. Sensitivity is the PCR’s ability to confirm positive results; specificity eliminates negative results. All our methods are validated with high accuracy (up to 98.5%).
Variables
Accuracy can be affected by various factors that our lab cannot control. Infection intensity, patient health, and sample quality, dependent on adherence to “home testing” procedures, can all limit the test results. Although our PCRs are extremely sensitive, a poor-quality swab makes it harder to detect the presence of infection, as fewer viral particles will be present. Please carefully consider the information sheet accompanying your sample collection kit to ensure a high-quality sample.
Detection
The Trichomoniasis PCR test detection is designed to accurately detect the presence of the pathogen in the sample. It uses a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) amplifying method to detect the pathogen.
Any diagnosis should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Any results from our medical diagnostics laboratory are intended to be viewed by healthcare professionals. This should be done with a patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and other factors that may influence results, which should be shared with your GP when discussing these results.
Positive result
A positive result suggests the presence of a parasite in the sample at the time of sampling. Upon receiving positive results, you should contact your healthcare provider for treatment. You can also gain a prescription through our website. It is possible that the parasite does not present symptoms of the disease, but you may still be infectious to others.
Negative result
While this can provide reassurance, it is important to understand its significance. This means the PCR did not detect the presence of infection at the time of Sampling. Results should still be discussed with a healthcare provider while considering lifestyle and sexual history.
Page Quality Review:
Review Date : 19/01/2025
Reviewed By :
A Shared Story about Trichomoniasis
A WHO STI survey finds no decline since 2012: 376 million new cases per year for syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, trich and other methods that can lead to serious consequences if not treated in the right way. A Trichomoniasis test leads the way to detection and treatment.
Spread by direct contact
They are generally caused by bacteria, viruses, and protozoa that pass from one individual to another through the mucous membranes using infected biological liquids as a vehicle. Trich can affect not only the genital organs but also other organs and systems.
Although sexual activity is the main cause of their spread, it is possible to be infected even without sexual contact: think of the case of transmission from mother to child during pregnancy or childbirth (vertical transmission), through transfusions of infected blood or through the use of needles or other instruments that are not adequately cleaned (for example in tattoos).
Home kits are very important
because the symptoms can go unnoticed, appearing from a few days to years after infection. Specifically, bacteria are at the origin of gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia; the viruses underlying pathologies such as the human papillomavirus, genital herpes, hepatitis A, B and C and HIV; the protozoa for trich and the fungi for Candida Albicans.
According to a survey just released by the World Health Organization, every day, one million people between the ages of 15 and 49 contract a treatable STD.
According to the WHO report, this type of pathology causes 376 million new cases yearly.
Above all, STD Urine or Swab profiles include syphilis. The research available in the Who Bulletin shows that in 2016, there were 127 million new cases of chlamydia. This is among 15-49 year olds, 87 million of gonorrhoea, 6.3 million of syphilis and 156 million of trichomoniasis checkup and positive cases.
Detected by exams and treatments.
And it is possible to have treatment depending on the infection. Treatments range from antibiotics for bacterial infections to therapies and surgical treatments for viral ones. And with a separate discussion for HIV, which at the moment can only be kept under control – it can cause serious consequences. These range from infertility to brain and lung problems, pregnancies, increased risk of fetal death and HIV.
A worrying lack of progress
The spread of STI infections around the world. Peter Salama, executive director for these issues at the World Health Organization, “This is a wake-up call”. An effort to help everyone, everywhere, has access to the services. They must have what they need to prevent and treat these disabling diseases.” It is estimated that only syphilis caused 200,000 fetal deaths in 2016. And the treatment has become more complex.
In recent times, the global shortage of benzathine penicillin
The screening solutions matched general infection levels when compared to the data available in 2011. The desired decline in current or new infection rates has not occurred. About one in 25 people worldwide have at least one of these conditions. And with many infected with several at the same time.
The causes are sex without condoms
Vaginal, anal and oral – and, as seen, spreading during pregnancy or contact with blood products. A situation in which we could interrupt sexual education STI Trichomoniasis screening operations. And careful and appropriate use of contraceptive methods, including the greater use of condoms.
Not only. According to the WHO, it is important to increase STI testing. And research to raise the awareness. Also, to improve care, develop detection ideas, and create vaccines.
Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesonline.org.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
What is the Trichomoniasis Kit Shipping and Returns Policy?
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact customer service before the appointment to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any Trichomoniasis kit return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. It is not used, not opened, unworn, and in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to Medicines Online, 61 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PG
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.uk/return-policy/
We offer next-day delivery; however, courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. Orders placed by 1 pm are dispatched on the same day.
Principle IVD Regulatory Certifications
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MHRA Registration Number: 9489 – Sample Tube & Swab
Page Quality Review:
Review Date : 18/01/2025
Reviewed By :
Abner Fox –
I ordered the Kit online and received it timely and in good condition. I also got my test results timely.
Zain Mohd. –
Good service.
Kiera W. –
They made it so easy to manage my healthcare from home. I appreciated the privacy and convenience!
Aimee Wall –
Received my result very fast. Very pleased with the efficiency of this health testing company!