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Sterile High Vaginal Swab (HVS) Specimen Collection Kit - 1 Unit
Accurately diagnosing the cause of abnormal vaginal discharge, pelvic discomfort, or itching requires precise laboratory culture and microscopy. Using unsterilized collection tools contaminates samples, leading to wrong antibiotic prescriptions. The Sterile High Vaginal Swab (HVS) Kit is an essential clinical consumable. Featuring a medical-grade sterile applicator encased in a transport tube with preservation medium, it ensures specimens reach diagnostic laboratories across Tanzania without sample degradation.
How to Use / Operate
To be used by trained healthcare personnel. Gently insert the sterile swab into the upper vault of the vagina (high vaginal area) using a speculum. Rotate gently for 10-15 seconds to collect secretions. Withdraw carefully without touching outer skin, place into the transport tube containing medium, and cap tightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HVS Swab used for?
It is a laboratory collection tool used to gather samples to test for Candida (yeast), Bacterial Vaginosis, Trichomonas, and other vaginal pathogens.
Does it come with transport medium?
Yes, it includes Amies or Stuart transport medium to keep harvested bacteria alive until laboratory culture can be performed.
Important Clinical Considerations
Sterile single-use device; do not use if the peel pouch is damaged or open prior to collection. Transport the sample to the diagnostic laboratory as quickly as possible (ideally within 24 hours) to maintain bacterial viability.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Material |
Medical-Grade Cotton Tip, Plastic Shaft |
| Preservation |
Sterile Transport Tube with Gel Medium |
| Packaging |
1 Individually Wrapped Unit |
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