Candida albicans (Candidiasis) (scraping)

Rules for preparing patients for a vaginal scraping in women

– Abstain from sexual intercourse for 3 days.
– Refrain from alcohol and spicy food for 3 days.
– Submit the material for examination before, or no earlier than 14 days after the end of the course of medical therapy (antibacterial and antifungal drugs), unless otherwise recommended by the doctor.
– During the day, refrain from using local dosage forms (suppositories, ointments, douches, contraceptives, etc.) and intimate hygiene products containing bactericidal additives.
– If the scraping will be performed from the urethra, do not urinate for at least 3 hours before taking the material.
– The material cannot be donated during menstruation (only 3 days after its end).

Rules for preparing patients for urinalysis in men

– Abstain from sexual intercourse for 3 days.
– Refrain from alcohol and spicy food for 3 days.
– Submit the material for examination before, or no earlier than 14 days after the end of the course of medical therapy (antibacterial and antifungal drugs), unless otherwise recommended by the doctor.
– Refrain from using local medications and procedures during the day.
– Immediately before taking the test, refrain from urinating for 2-3 hours.