Vaginal Health Test

Catalog information reviewed: August 24, 2026 by the Sunridge Medical clinical team.

What this laboratory test evaluates

The Tiny Health Vaginal Health Test provides the most comprehensive assessment of the vaginal microbiome available, powered by deep shotgun metagenomics. This approach delivers species- and strain-level resolution across 120,000+ microbial genomes — bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites — down to 0.005% relative abundance, along with functional profiling and community state type (CST) classification based on Lactobacillus species dominance. All samples are processed in a CLIA- and CAP-certified U.S. lab, with results delivered in approximately 3–4 weeks. The test ships in discreet packaging labeled "Women's Microbiome Test" for patient privacy.

A Lactobacillus-dominant vaginal microbiome is associated in current research literature with reduced infection risk, healthier reproductive outcomes, and a more favorable environment for conception and pregnancy. Vaginal dysbiosis — characterized by reduced Lactobacillus and elevated potentially pathogenic bacteria — is associated with increased susceptibility to bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and adverse reproductive outcomes. Research indicates that women who deliver preterm tend to have lower protective Lactobacillus levels and higher pathogenic bacterial loads; high Lactobacillus crispatus levels at 16 weeks of pregnancy have been associated with protective effects against preterm birth in published literature. The Vaginal Health Test surfaces these dynamics with precision — identifying specific Lactobacillus species levels, pathobionts, organisms associated with BV and yeast infections, and microbiome markers relevant to fertility and pregnancy outcomes — and translates findings into evidence-based probiotic, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations.

This test is recommended for patients trying to conceive or undergoing fertility treatment such as IUI or IVF, where vaginal microbiome optimization may support implantation outcomes; pregnant patients preparing for healthy microbial seeding at birth; patients with recurrent BV or yeast infections where targeted root-cause analysis can support lasting resolution; women experiencing unexplained pelvic symptoms where standard infection workup is inconclusive; and patients in perimenopause or postmenopause, where hormonal shifts directly impact vaginal microbiome composition.

Additional test information

The Vaginal Health Test mess-free vaginal microbiome health test for women over 18. Shotgun metagenomics testing will give you strain-level resolution and accurate relative abundances. The report includes Vaginal CST identity.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Vaginal swab
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 20 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.