High vaginal swab
| High vaginal swab (swab test) | |
|---|---|
 Swab used for performing a HVS | |
| Purpose | Test vaginal discharge |
| Test of | Vaginal thrush, bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas vaginalis |
A high vaginal swab (HVS) is a medical procedure performed in obstetrics and gynaecology to test vaginal discharge for the presence of vaginal thrush, bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.[1][2][3]
It is carried out in
Uses
A high vaginal swab is a medical procedure generally to test vaginal discharge for the presence of vaginal thrush, bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginalis.[2] It may be performed when there is vaginal bleeding alone and can be done at the same time a smear test.[2]
Technique
The procedure is carried out with good light and in
It cannot be used to look for
Evaluation
Although the presence of laboratory facilities is ideal, in places where resources are limited, a HVS can be performed and evaluated at the bedside.[5] Using HVS, candida and trichomonas may be diagnosed with a wet mount microscopy.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Investigation and Management of Vaginal Discharge in Adult Women" Archived 2017-12-15 at the Wayback Machine. Oxford Clinical Commissioning Group. December 2014
- ^ ISBN 9780702031465.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7020-4425-0.
- ISBN 978-1-119-53296-5.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-62734-508-8.