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