Healthy starts with balance
Your vaginal health is about more than the absence of infection. A healthy vaginal microbiome, the community of protective bacteria that naturally live in the vagina, plays a key role in keeping your body’s defenses strong. When that balance is disrupted, it can contribute to symptoms like odor, discharge, and irritation.1 This is when the Lactobacillus Panel (LacP™) can provide additional insight.
LacP identifies and measures the protective bacteria in your vaginal environment, giving your healthcare provider more information as to what may be driving your symptoms. Unlike traditional testing that focuses only on harmful bacteria or infections, LacP expands the picture by also evaluating the bacteria that help maintain a healthy vaginal environment.
When standard answers aren’t enough
If you’ve dealt with symptoms that don’t seem to be responding to typical treatment, LacP can help your provider understand why, and guide care that’s tailored to you.
A fuller picture for your provider
LacP gives your provider information they don’t get from standard testing: an additional view of your vaginal microbiome, so they can make more informed, individualized care decisions.
Care that fits you
No two patients are the same. With LacP, your provider can take a more personalized approach to treatment, one designed around you.
Lactobacillus is a group of naturally occurring “good” bacteria that live in many parts of the body, including the digestive tract and vagina. In a healthy vaginal microbiome, Lactobacillus bacteria are typically the dominant organisms and play a critical role in maintaining balance and protecting against infection.2
Think of Lactobacillus as your body’s natural defense team. When enough of these bacteria are present, they help create an environment where harmful bacteria and yeast have difficulty growing.
Maintains a healthy pH: Lactobacillus produces lactic acid, which keeps the vagina at a normal pH level (typically 3.8–4.5). Many harmful bacteria cannot thrive in this environment.2
Helps prevent infection: Certain Lactobacillus species also produce natural antimicrobial substances, including hydrogen peroxide and bacteriocins, that help suppress potentially harmful microorganisms.3
Supports overall vaginal health: Women whose vaginal microbiomes are dominated by Lactobacillus generally experience fewer episodes of bacterial vaginosis (BV), urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast infections, and other vaginal health concerns.4
Integrated approach
Our approach is guided by expertise in pathogen identification. The goal is to provide you and your provider with a clearer picture of what’s happening.
Clinical expertise & support
Our focus is on providing clear communication and accessible clinical support whenever you need guidance or have questions about a result.
Concise reporting
Our reports are designed to present findings in an accessible format that helps providers and patients better understand results and support next steps in care.
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Choosing CirrusDx means partnering with a team focused on quality and compassionate care. We’re here to support you and your family with the information and guidance needed to move forward with confidence.
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1. Valeriano VD, Lahtinen E, Hwang I-C, Zhang Y, Du J and Schuppe-Koistinen I (2024) Vaginal dysbiosis and the potential of vaginal microbiome-directed therapeutics. Front. Microbiomes 3:1363089.
2. Cleveland Clinic. Vaginal flora: Representative species & what causes shifts. Updated February 13, 2026. Accessed June 15, 2026. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/vaginal-flora
3. Zheng N, Guo R, Wang J, Zhou W, Ling Z. Contribution of Lactobacillus iners to Vaginal Health and Diseases: A Systematic Review. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2021 Nov 22;11:792787.
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). Updated December 11, 2023. Accessed June 15, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/bacterial-vaginosis/about/index.html
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