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Hey. ..i had a transvaginal ultrasound....how do i know no cross contamination i don't know if there was a condom because the wand is very thick

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Not to worry: Transvaginal ultrasounds are performed with the condom for that very reason. There should be no facility that performs this study without the proper precautions .

Answered 2/21/2015

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