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. It is carried out in clean conditions, by a healthcare professional who uses a speculum to look at the cervix and vagina.
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The test can help identify the cause of infertility in women.
It can also identify whether a woman has an infection.
The high vaginal swab test is efficient in detecting cancerous cells and preventing them from spreading to other body parts.
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.