Our 7 Picks for At-Home Yeast Infection Tests

Yeast infection symptoms—itching, burning, abnormal discharge, and pain when you pee—may also be signs of an STI or other vaginal infection. MyLAB Box V Box can help you get to the root of the problem, whether it’s a yeast infection or something else. In addition to testing for yeast, myLAB Box V Box also tests for six other common causes of vaginitis (aka irritation of the vagina) and irregular discharge: chlamydia, gonorrhea, trich, bacterial vaginosis (BV), genital herpes, and UTI. 

You can pay for the kit using health saving account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) funds. The kit comes with everything you’ll need to collect the sample, plus detailed instructions—be sure to carefully read the instructions to avoid user error. Use the enclosed swab to tstake a sample from the vagina as directed. Pack your sample and use the enclosed prepaid return label to mail it. It will arrive quickly, too, as it ships for free using two-day shipping. From there, it goes to a CLIA-certified lab, which is a certification required of labs that test and diagnose using human specimens.

You’ll receive HIPAA-compliant, digital results via an email notification with a link to a secure portal two to five days after the lab receives your sample. MyLAB Box estimates that the time frame from ordering to receiving your results is anywhere from five to 11 days—a little long if you’re dealing with yeast infection symptoms, but about average for STI at-home tests.

If any of your results are positive, you will have the option of a complimentary phone consultation with a myLAB Box physician, who may be able to prescribe medicine depending on your symptoms at the time of the call.

Juno Vaginal Microbiome Test uses next-generation sequencing technology to pick up on every bacteria and microbe that is “present at detectable levels,” per the website, including yeast and fungi. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is a process that maps the full vaginal microbiome profile, meaning if a bacteria is there in detectable levels, it will be noted on your results. This will help you discern if you’re dealing with a true yeast infection, or something else.

When you’re ready to take the test, first insert the included swab into the vagina for 20 seconds, then insert the pH applicator for 10 seconds. It is crucial to do the pH test after the vaginal swab as doing it in the reverse order may alter results. Note: you should not test during your period, if you're using vaginally administered probiotics, or within one to two days of having sex or using douches. After you send your samples back to the lab, you’ll receive results on the Juno app within five to 10 business days. 

Results are clear and easy to read; you’ll see a colorful circular graph showing what percentage of your full microbiome each bacteria or yeast makes up. A “vaginal coach” is available to answer any questions one-on-one (though Juno’s website doesn’t go into a lot of detail about what this actually means). Buying a test kit also gets you an invitation to join the Juno community.

If you’re hoping to track how your biome changes over time or see if certain lifestyle tweaks (such as adding a probiotic to your routine) are making a difference, there’s an option to subscribe, putting the cost of one test at $99, which saves you 33%. The test ships free to every U.S. state.

At just about 14 cents per test, Loyal All My [pH]eels is an affordable way to regularly monitor your vagina’s pH, plus it ships for free with no order minimum. While vaginal pH does fluctuate naturally with things like your period or exposure to semen, regular testing will alert you when something is off and may help you get ahead of symptoms. 

The normal pH of a healthy vagina is typically 3.8-5 (which is actually moderately acidic), so if you use a test strip when you’re not on your period and have not recently had sex, you should expect it to be somewhere around there. “A pH imbalance happens when the usual acidic environment of the vagina is disturbed and becomes more alkaline,” says Lindsay Modglin, subject matter expert with a decade of nursing experience. “In some cases, a higher pH may signal infection—though a normal pH is relatively common with a yeast infection.”

To use these strips, first wash and dry your hands and cut off one strip from the roll. Then, lay down and insert the strip into the vagina so it touches the vaginal wall. If that is difficult, try using a cotton swab instead and rubbing it onto the strip after insertion. The strip will change color depending on pH; the included color chart makes it easy to match your strip with its corresponding pH level. If you have any questions about your health or any Loyal products, there is an option on Loyal’s website to correspond with a doctor or nurse practitioner via email. These strips also ship for free unless you want to pay extra for expedited shipping.

If you’re trying to see how your pH fluctuates monthly or wondering if lifestyle choices or regular sex are having any effect on your pH, it may make sense to test your vaginal pH as often as every day. Seroflora Vaginal pH strips are an easy and affordable way to do that.  

Inside one pack, you'll find the tests packed in aluminum pouches in groups of ten to ensure freshness, and a desiccant lid eliminates humidity, so these will last for a long time if stored properly. This pack retails for $17 (and it’s even cheaper on Amazon, though that price may fluctuate).  Seroflora will ship all U.S. orders over $35 for free; otherwise, shipping is calculated at checkout. It also offers a money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied for any reason.

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recommends inserting these types of pH papers directly into the vagina, though some may find it easier to instead use a cotton swab. Just make sure the paper does not come into contact with urine, saliva, or even water (so make sure to dry your hands). Whether you’re using the paper itself or a swab, be sure to angle it so it actually makes contact with the vaginal wall and hold it there for a few seconds. 

After you’ve finished, compare the color on the strip to that on the color chart; the Seroflora chart is located on the outside of the tube packaging. Note that the two darkest shades of green indicate an abnormal pH, but one lighter green is still in the normal range, which some find confusing.

Stix Yeast Infection Test & Treat Kit is an effective way to test vaginal pH and treat a yeast infection, all with one purchase. Two vaginal pH strips are included in the kit because a yeast infection may cause the vagina to become more acidic (however, this isn’t always the case). You’ll use those like any other pH strip on this list—by inserting one into the vagina against the vaginal wall and comparing the color of the strip to that of the chart.

The treatment in the kit is an over-the-counter antifungal known as miconazole. Included are three egg-shaped vaginal suppositories, plus three applicators and a tube of vulvar anti-itch cream. The company claims you should see an improvement after three days of suppositories, and you can continue to use the anti-itch cream for a full week. The kit also comes with panty liners as suppositories can be messy and may stain underwear.

A one-time purchase is $29; you’ll also have the option to subscribe. Subscribing saves 15%, so each kit only costs $24.65, and you can pick a delivery frequency of one, two, or three months. Stix products ship in discreet packaging and you can pick your shipping tier at checkout. UPS Standard shipping is free for orders $30 and up and $4.95 for orders under $30. You’ll pay a bit more for second-day air or overnight shipping.

Sometimes, it can be helpful to have a healthcare practitioner available to answer questions when you’re experiencing uncomfortable or unusual vaginal symptoms. Perhaps you’ve never had a vaginal infection before, and you’d like to go over some treatments or get some tips for prevention. LetsGetChecked offers just that with its Vaginitis Test. The test looks for three common vaginal infections: Bacterial vaginosis (BV), candida vaginitis (CV; also known as a yeast infection), and trichomonas vaginitis (TV). And while you’ll collect your sample at home, you’ll be supported by a medical team; results are checked by a physician and, if anything requires treatment, you have the option to have a virtual consultation with one of the company’s healthcare providers for an additional $39. 

If you’re more of an audio or visual learner, there are video instructions for specimen collection available on the website. Samples will need to be collected in the morning on any day Monday through Thursday and returned the same day; don’t test while you’re on your period and wait at least 48 hours after sex or using vaginal creams or douches (this kit is also not recommended for pregnant people). 

You’ll see results in your online account within two to five days after shipping. The results are clearly stated as either “normal” or “abnormal." After a virtual consultation with a LetsGetChecked providers, yeast infection medication can be sent to your local pharmacy, or in some cases, directly to your home.

An easy-to-use test has explicit, simple instructions (reducing user error), and clear results to help you keep a vaginal infection from going unchecked. One of the things that sets NutraBlast Feminine pH Test Strips apart from other similar test strips is that they can register the full pH scale, which means you can track smaller differentiations in your pH levels. 

These strips are packaged similarly to tape, except the full roll is enclosed inside plastic to keep it from getting contaminated (which is important for accurate results). The directions suggest using a cotton swab against the vaginal wall, then rubbing it onto the strip. Your colored results will appear within 15 seconds, and you can use the easy-to-read color chart on the dispenser to find out your pH level Abnormal acidic results are bright pink or bright orange, normal pH varies from light orange to green, and abnormal basic results look blueish green to deep navy. Note: some colors appear similar to the eye, so be sure to read results in a well-lit room.

The strips retail for $14.99 per box. You can subscribe to save 15%, bringing the cost of each to $12.74; subscriptions are delivered every one, two, three, four, five, or six months depending on your preference. Remember, a pH above 4.5 may signify a vaginal infection, but you can still have a yeast infection with a normal pH. These strips are best for pointing to a potential imbalance which you then share with your doctor or telehealth provider. If these don’t work out for you, the brand offers a 60-day refund.