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During a vaginal swabbing, is it typical for the q-tip to be circulated on each side of the vulva (within the lips)?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible: There is no definitive method for swabbing, and depending on what one is attempting to test for, may call for a more in depth specimen, thus the need for more "swabbing." For example, there may be more discharge or vaginal secretions, and the provider may want to get a better yield by swabbing more areas, etc. As far as a PAP smear, the specimen is obtained from the cervix often in 360 degrees.

Answered 6/5/2014

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