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What is a trichomoniasis (trich) test?
This test uses a sample of urine or other body fluid to look for the tiny parasite that causes trichomoniasis (also called trich). The fluid sample can come from the vagina, cervix, or urethra. Your doctor may choose to use one or more of many available tests.
Why is a trichomoniasis (trich) test done?
A trich test may be done to:
- Find out if symptoms are caused by trich.
- Check people who are at high risk for being infected with trich.
- Check after treatment to make sure that the infection is gone.
How is a trichomoniasis (trich) test done?
- For a direct sample, a swab is used to collect body fluid from the cervix, vagina, or urethra. Your doctor may collect the sample. Or you may be given instructions on how to collect your own sample.
- For a urine sample, you will collect the urine that comes out when you first start to urinate. Don't wipe the area clean before you urinate.
How do you prepare for a trichomoniasis (trich) test?
If you are going to have a urine test, do not urinate for at least 1 hour before the test.
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