Rapid BV Testing Near Me
Self-pay only. Insurance isn't accepted for rapid tests.
Have insurance? Ask for our standard BV lab test instead.
Walk-ins welcome until 30 minutes before closing.
$70 total, results in 30 minutes
BV testing near me shouldn't mean a long wait or a surprise bill. At our Midtown Manhattan office, you take a quick swab yourself and get your result in 30 minutes.
You pay $70 for the test: no office fee and no lab bill in the mail. Dr. Fuzayloff sees every patient, and if your test is positive, he sends your prescription to your pharmacy at no extra charge.
- $70Total price
- 30 minTo results
- 25+ yrsIn practice
Reviewed by Dr. Slava Fuzayloff, DO · Last updated
Who needs testing for BV?
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) happens when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina shifts. Get tested if you notice:
- thin white or gray discharge
- a fishy odor, often stronger after sex
- itching, or burning when you pee
Many women with BV have no symptoms at all. BV isn't considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but sex can shift the balance of bacteria that causes it. Testing still matters, because BV raises your risk of catching STIs, including HIV, and of problems during pregnancy.
How the rapid BV test works
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You take the swab
You swab the lower part of your vagina yourself. No pelvic exam and no speculum.
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We run the test
The test is cleared by the FDA. It looks for an enzyme, a protein made by the bacteria that cause BV.
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Your result in 30 minutes
Dr. Fuzayloff goes over your result with you before you leave.
A positive result is reliable. If yours is negative but your symptoms don't go away, the doctor can send a lab test for a second look.
Before your visit
For an accurate result, don't use vaginal creams, douches, lubricants or spermicide for 3 days before your test. The same goes if you're already taking antibiotics. If you have, we can still test you, but the result may be less reliable.
What the BV test costs
Paid at our office
Rapid tests have no office visit fee.
| Test | Cost |
|---|---|
| Rapid BV test | $70 |
| Add a rapid trichomoniasis test | $70 |
| Office visit fee — only if you add lab tests without insurance | $90 |
Credit card payments add a 3.5% fee; no fee on debit, HSA or FSA cards.
Billed to your home by the lab
Yeast and UTI tests go to Northwell Health Labs, which bills you directly. The bill arrives in about a month. These are self-pay prices; if you have insurance, your plan covers these lab tests instead.
| Test | Cost |
|---|---|
| Yeast infection test (Affirm) | $65 |
| Full vaginal infection panel (lab swab) | $294 |
| UTI test (urine test) | $6 |
| Urine culture — only if the first test calls for one | $15 |
Bring a valid U.S. government-issued ID with your home address.
Example, without insurance: a rapid BV test plus the Affirm yeast test is $160 at our office and $65 from the lab.
Have insurance? We also do a standard BV lab test billed to your plan, with results in 3–5 days.
BV testing and treatment in one visit
If your test is positive, you leave with a prescription. Dr. Fuzayloff sends it to the pharmacy you choose, at no extra charge. Doctors treat BV with antibiotic pills, gel or cream. The pharmacy charges for the medicine; if you have insurance, the pharmacy can bill it.
The CDC recommends that women with BV also get tested for HIV and other STIs. We can do that at the same visit, with rapid results in 30 minutes.
Why women come here for BV testing
You see a doctor, not a PA or NP.
Dr. Slava Fuzayloff, DO, is board-certified in internal medicine and sees every patient himself. The doctor who reads your result is the one who writes your prescription.
About Dr. Fuzayloff →Nothing is mailed to your home.
We run and charge for a rapid test in our office, so no lab bill arrives at your address.
Walk in or book online.
Book a time online, or walk in during office hours with no appointment. We see walk-ins until 30 minutes before closing.
What patients say
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★★★★★
“I came in for a bacterial vaginosis test and the visit was very quick and comfortable. The staff was discreet, professional, and explained the testing process clearly.”
Jessica
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★★★★★
“I needed a BV test and was able to get everything done without a long wait. The office was clean, the process was simple, and everyone made me feel comfortable and respected.”
Danara
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★★★★★
“Very easy experience getting tested for bacterial vaginosis. The visit was fast, private, and straightforward. I appreciated how professional and discreet the staff was.”
Emma
BV testing questions
Where can I get tested for BV?
At a doctor's office, a sexual health clinic, or some urgent care clinics. Here, every patient is seen by Dr. Fuzayloff, a board-certified physician, not a PA or NP, and the rapid BV test gives you an answer in 30 minutes.
Is a BV test part of a regular STD test?
No. BV is its own test and isn't part of a standard STD panel here, so ask for it by name. You can add STD tests at the same visit.
Do I need a pelvic exam for a BV test?
No. You take the swab yourself from the lower part of your vagina, with no speculum. The test uses vaginal fluid, not urine.
Can I test for BV at home?
Yes, home kits exist, but they can't prescribe treatment. The test we use is cleared by the FDA for clinic use, and if it's positive you leave with a prescription the same visit.
Can I get tested for BV on my period?
Yes. In the test maker's studies, period blood didn't change the result.
Can men get tested for BV?
No. This test uses vaginal fluid, so it's for women only. Men with symptoms can call 212.696.5900 to ask which test fits.
Sources
- CDC: Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021: Bacterial Vaginosis
- Sekisui Diagnostics: OSOM BVBLUE Test procedure
- NYC Health: Bacterial Vaginosis
- Journal of Adolescent Health: Evaluation of the OSOM BVBlue Test, 2014
BV testing two blocks from Herald Square
New York, NY 10018
Saturday 12–4 PM
