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Gyenealogist inserted a swab in my vagina (no speculum), let it sit there for a few seconds to collect specimen for std test.will results be accurate?
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OK IF DISCHARGE +: It is not the way specimens are collected in asymptomatic patients been screened for std.But if there is apparent discharge and this way of collecting specimen for gonnorrhea and chlamydia is ok.
Answered 12/25/2013
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