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]

2023年8月3日 · High Vaginal Swab (HVS) Culture and Sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and analyze the microorganisms present in the vaginal region. It is an important tool in gynecology and obstetrics to diagnose and manage various vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections (candidiasis), and sexually transmitted ...

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 bleeding in women who have never been diagnosed with any disease or infection.

高阴道拭子 （英語： high vaginal swab，簡稱：HVS）是醫院 妇产科 使用的一种从 阴道 获得 分泌物 样本的 拭子，隨後相關人員會用 显微镜 來檢查和 培养 分泌物。

高陰道拭子 （英語： high vaginal swab，簡稱：HVS）是醫院 婦產科 使用的一種從 陰道 獲得 分泌物 樣本的 拭子，隨後相關人員會用 顯微鏡 來檢查和 培養 分泌物。

The HVS Test or High Vaginal Swab test is a medical procedure performed in obstetrics and gynecology to test vaginal discharge for the presence of vaginal thrush, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomonas vaginalis. It is carried out in clean conditions by a healthcare professional who uses a speculum to look at the cervix and vagina.

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 sensitivity (MCS). As the vagina cleans itself, a clear vaginal discharge is normal or physiologic.

To describe the management of vaginal discharge in general practice, with particular regard to the use of the high vaginal swab (HVS), and to compare GPs' expectations of this test with the...

Routine examination of high vaginal swabs (HVS) includes microscopy for bacterial vaginosis (BV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) and culture for Candida, Lancefield Groups A, C and G streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. Self collected swabs are not suitable for diagnosis of gonococcal infection, in this instance an endocervical swab is required.

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 should generally be reserved for the following situations: