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 …

2023年8月3日 · Purpose: HVS Culture and Sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and analyze microorganisms present in the high vaginal region. It helps diagnose various vaginal …

2024年6月21日 · What do the results mean? Results of a wet mount or whiff test come back as normal or abnormal. A normal result means there’s no bacterial infection. An abnormal result …

The results of STD tests can differ based on the specific infection being examined. For instance: Non-reactive or negative results: No signs of infection were found. Reactive or positive results: …

Use a pink top e-swab to sample as high as possible in the vaginal vault. The HVS test results are typically reported as positive or negative for the presence of specific pathogens, such as …

2022年10月6日 · The HVS test detects STDs such as HPV, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and gonorrhea. A high vaginal swab test can also help detect the cause of abnormal vaginal …

Results: Response rate was 26%. 72% of GPs would take an HVS and 62% would refer on to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. 45% would offer empirical therapy and 47% of these …

2019年4月9日 · High Vaginal Swab (HVS) is a technique used in diagnostic medicine to obtain a sample of discharge from the vagina. This sample is then sent for microscopy, culture and …

Results: Response rate was 26%. 72% of GPs would take an HVS and 62% would refer on to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. 45% would offer empirical therapy and 47% of these …

HVS may be used to aid the diagnosis of BV, vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), trichomonas vaginalis (TV) or other genital tract infections (e.g. streptococcal organisms) but their use …