# Bacterial Vaginosis (Sialidase) and Vaginal Yeast Culture

> This test measures the activity of sialidase, an enzyme produced by certain bacteria, and checks for the presence of yeast in vaginal fluid. It helps determine if symptoms like itching, discharge, or discomfort are caused by a bacterial imbalance or a fungal infection.

- Labcorp code: 182709
- Category: [Infections](https://picardo.health/labs/tests/infections.md)
- Labcorp turnaround: 4–5 days
- Collection: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Without a doctor: yes. People order it themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral.
- Price: shown on the review page its order link opens. Opening it orders nothing.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=182709&ref=assistant

## Results reported (2)

- BV, Sialidase Activity
- Vaginal Yeast Culture

## About ordering

People order for themselves, with no doctor's visit or referral, and results arrive in their Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.