Vaginal Swab method
The vaginal swab is done to look for bacterial infections and discharge.
Always remember to rule out abuse if the vaginal discharge is suspicious
- Explain the procedure to the patient and the attendees
- Wash hands with antibacterial soap and water or use the bactericidal hand solution
- It can be done with the child lying supine on the bed. And parents comforting her beside
- Get the child to open her legs wide.
- Introduce the speculum until the vagina to separate the walls
- Rotate and swab the area in the vaginal vault
- Place the specimens in an appropriate container with the details of the patients and the type of specimen and send it to the lab
- Make sure you document it