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At-home yeast infection tests can help you pinpoint the cause of your vaginal discomfort or proactively learn more about your vaginal health. Most over-the-counter yeast infection tests measure only vaginal pH but are able to provide results in five minutes or less. On the other hand, vaginal microbiome tests can provide a great deal of information about your vaginal health—in addition to the presence of yeast.
The best at-home yeast infection tests assess the presence of yeast (candida) and the balance of other microbes in the vagina. They also are easy to use, employ the use of reputable labs that are accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) or College of American Pathologists (CAP), and offer follow-up options with a healthcare provider to discuss next steps.
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The LetsGetChecked Vaginitis Test can return your results in as little as two days after receiving your sample, and it provides medication for vaginal yeast infections, bacterial infections, and trichomoniasis.
Significantly more expensive than most other tests
Not a complete vaginal health test
Not available in New York
The LetsGetChecked Vaginitis Test costs $239 with free shipping and is eligible for FSA/HSA reimbursement.
You can order a test kit online through the LetsGetChecked website and will first need to first activate the kit before you collect your sample which is done using a vaginal swab. Results should be ready within two to five days after the lab receives your sample. LetsGetChecked uses CLIA- and CAP-approved labs, so you can trust that they are reputable. Using the LetsGetChecked app (for iOS or Android), you can order tests and track your results.
If your results are positive for bacterial vaginosis, candida vaginitis (yeast infection), or trichomoniasis, you’ll be eligible to receive a prescription treatment after speaking with one of LetsGetChecked’s healthcare providers.
Reviewers on the company’s website wrote that they are impressed with the discreet packaging, healthcare provider follow-up, and treatment options provided by LetsGetChecked. However, some people stated that their results took longer than the advertised two to five days. Note that this test is not available for residents of New York state.
At about $27, this test can be ordered discreetly online and provides two test strips, one three-day course of treatment for yeast infections, and 20 panty liners.
May not treat all yeast infections
Doesn’t address other potential causes of vaginal discomfort
This home yeast infection test costs roughly $27 with free shipping on orders more than $30. You can check out on the Stix website using an HSA or FSA card or apply for reimbursement through your provider.
This test measures vaginal pH and doesn’t check for the presence of yeast. An increased vaginal pH level can be an indicator of a yeast infection, but it also may be a sign of other issues.
To use the strip, take a swab of your vagina and then apply the swab on the strip. Results are ready in two minutes.
If the strip shows that your vaginal pH is elevated, you can treat it using the included itch cream and a three-day yeast infection treatment—along with panty liners. However, if this treatment doesn’t work, you may want to see a healthcare provider.
Stix products are available in all 50 states. Reviewers on the company’s website wrote positively about the convenience of this kit and the fact that it can be ordered online. However, they stated that the included liners are a little thin for their intended use.
This straightforward test requires a quick vaginal swab to check for yeast infections, in addition to bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis.
Tests for five key causes of vaginal discomfort and abnormal discharge
Treatment included for positive tests
Expensive compared to other tests
Not a complete vaginal microbiome test
Not available in New York
This test costs roughly $189 with free shipping. You can pay with your FSA or HSA card or request reimbursement through your provider.
It tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and yeast infections—all of which can potentially cause abnormal vaginal discharge.
After you receive your kit, you’ll need to activate it, then collect your sample using a vaginal swab and mail it back in the included envelope. Your results should be ready to view online in two to five days after the lab receives your results. My LabBox works with CLIA- and CAP-accredited labs for its tests.
If your test is positive for any of these five conditions, you’ll have an opportunity to speak with a healthcare provider and potentially receive a prescription treatment.
Most reviewers on the company website seem satisfied with their experiences with My LabBox, but some people complain that their customer service team is non-responsive and that shipping and results may both take longer than advertised. Note that this test isn’t available in New York.
Thanks to their simple collection and sample return process, this test is great if you’re looking for one that’s easy to use.
Juno Bio’s Vaginal Microbiome Test provides a complete report of the bacteria, fungi, and yeasts comprising your vaginal microbiome, plus your vaginal pH.
Results in as few as 5 days
Can share result with healthcare website
Single test more expensive than most
Yeast infection treatment not included
Company can use results for research
This test costs $149 with free shipping, or you can subscribe for a 33% discount to receive four tests per year for $99 each.
After ordering your test online, you first need to activate your test, then collect your sample using a vaginal swab and vaginal pH strip and return them to the Juno Bio lab. After it receives your sample, you should get your results within five to 10 days. Juno has vaginal health coaches available to discuss your results with you.
However, it’s a new company so there are few reviews available on its website or elsewhere.
We chose Juno Bio for wellness because, in addition to a full report detailing the composition of your vaginal microbiome, Juno Bio also does vaginal pH testing, which adds an extra dimension to provide a more complete picture of your vaginal health. The website does state that its tests are not intended to diagnose or treat disease—so you should discuss your results with your doctors before pursuing any treatment.
It's worth noting that in Juno Bio's Terms and Conditions, it says that by using the Service, you are granting them permission to use your information for research and development purposes.
Evvy is a moderately priced, comprehensive vaginal health test that measures yeast and provides a detailed and complete report on your entire vaginal microbiome.
Discounted tests available with membership
Results can take up to 3 weeks
More expensive than other tests
Yeast infection treatment not included
The Evvy Vaginal Health Test costs about $129 with free shipping and is eligible for reimbursement through most health savings accounts (HSAs) or flexible spending accounts (FSAs). If you sign up for an Evvy membership, you will get one test every three months for roughly $99—a 30% savings.
The test kit can be ordered online through the Evvy website, and once it arrives you’ll need to collect your sample using a vaginal swab and mail it back in the included mailer. After Evvy’s lab receives your sample, it will take two to three weeks for you to get results.
Evvy’s lab is CLIA-accredited and measures every type of bacteria or fungi (yeast) present on your vaginal swab—providing a complete picture of your vaginal health. After you receive your results, you can discuss them with one of Evvy’s health coaches.
Evvy is available in all 50 states. Reviewers on Evvy’s website address how comprehensive the test is, and note that it really is easy to use and informative.
When it comes to yeast infection testing, there are several options ranging from basic and inexpensive vaginal pH tests to more expensive and comprehensive vaginal health tests. Stix offers a quick pH test with a yeast infection treatment bundled with it, while other companies—LetsGetChecked, Juno, and Evvy—offer vaginal microbiome testing.
Our top pick for yeast infection testing is LetsGetChecked’s vaginitis test. Though more expensive than the other options (and not available in New York), the discount code for Verywell Health readers lowers the cost of the test kit to $143, comparable to the cost of most of the other kits on this list. This includes discreet shipping, plus a consultation with a healthcare professional and medication, if necessary, after you get your lab results in two to five days.
While My LabBox’s V-Box comparable test kit screens for gonorrhea and chlamydia in addition to yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis, LetsGetChecked wins our recommendation for two reasons: First, its app makes it simple to order tests and track your test results. Second, LetsGetChecked reviewers appear to be overall more satisfied with the company’s customer service and shipping times than My LabBox's.
You may want to test for a yeast infection if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms:
Additionally, if you have any of these symptoms and fall into any one of the following categories, you may be at a greater risk of yeast infection:
Here’s what to look for when shopping for a home yeast infection test:
Home yeast infection tests can be equally as accurate as tests administered by a healthcare provider—particularly those tests requiring a sample that is sent to a lab. The tests that offer results in five minutes or less measure only vaginal pH, which can be an indicator of yeast—but they’re not as accurate as lab tests.
You should take an at-home yeast infection test if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of a yeast infection, like vaginal itching or painful urination. Additionally, if you’re pregnant, on hormonal birth control, or on antibiotics, you’re at an increased risk of developing yeast infections—so it’s important to be proactive.
To choose the best home yeast infection tests, we narrowed down our list to five reputable companies that offer a variety of home lab tests and chose vaginal health tests that are offered by LetsGetChecked and My LabBox. In addition, we conducted a search for companies that exclusively offered vaginal microbiome testing or vaginal care products, and from approximately six of these companies, we were able to choose the remaining three companies on our list—Evvy, Juno, and Stix.
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