High Vaginal Swab

Address: 13-A, Kohistan Road, F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, PK
Telephone: 051-111-000-432

HVS is a technique used to obtain a sample of discharge from the vagina. This is than sent for Culture and Sensitivity. High Vaginal swabs can be useful for the investigation of bacterial vaginosis and can confirm vaginal Candidiasis culture.

Pre-Requisites

Obtain verbal consent before the procedure is commenced.
Explain the procedure to woman.

Preparation

Ensure the bladder is empty
Ensure the woman is adequately covered and comfortable for the procedure
Set the woman in a Dorsal Position
Position the light
Hand hygiene should be performed before and after procedure

Indications
Following are the indications:-

Vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain
Itching around perineum
Irregular P/V spotting
Foul smelling discharge

Curdy white discharge

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Disclaimer: Every diagnostic test has scientific acceptable technology or technique based limitations of uncertainty of measurement, false positive or false negative and so do not fall under the domain of negligence. In case of any such scenario, we offer free repeat of test within 24-48 hours.