2023年8月3日 · High Vaginal Swab (HVS) Culture and Sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and analyze the microorganisms present in the vaginal region. It is an important tool in gynecology and obstetrics to diagnose and manage various vaginal infections, such as bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections ( candidiasis ), and sexually transmitted ...

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. [1] [2] [3] It is carried out in clean conditions, by a healthcare professional who uses a speculum to look at the cervix and vagina.

The HVS test is indicated for women experiencing abnormal vaginal discharge, pain, or itching, and those who suspect they may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It can also be used during pregnancy and postpartum to check for infections.

2019年4月9日 · High Vaginal Swab (HVS) is a technique used in diagnostic medicine to obtain a sample of discharge from the vagina. This sample is then sent for microscopy, culture and sensitivity (MCS). As the vagina cleans itself, a clear vaginal discharge is normal or physiologic.

Objectives: To describe the management of vaginal discharge in general practice, with particular regard to the use of the high vaginal swab (HVS), and to compare GPs' expectations of this test with the processing and reporting undertaken by different laboratories.

2022年10月6日 · 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.

High Vaginal Swab (HVS) for Culture and Sensitivity (C/S) is a diagnostic test to identify bacterial, fungal, or other pathogenic microorganisms in the vaginal tract and determine their sensitivity to antibiotics or antifungal medications. It is commonly used to diagnose infections causing abnormal discharge, itching, or pelvic discomfort.

2022年8月16日 · Hence, we propose an HVS-inspired signal degradation network for JND estimation. To achieve this, we carefully analyze the HVS perceptual process in JND subjective viewing to obtain relevant insights, and then design an HVS-inspired signal degradation (HVS-SD) network to represent the signal degradation in the HVS.

HVS may be used to aid the diagnosis of BV, vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), trichomonas vaginalis (TV) or other genital tract infections (e.g. streptococcal organisms) but their use should generally be reserved for the following situations: when symptoms, signs and/or pH are inconsistent with a specific diagnosis

Culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing (where indicated) using conventional methods. Results ready after 3 days. Labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; incorrect preservative/ container; dry swabs. HVS collection can …