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The vaginal vault and walls should be swabbed using one or two swabs. If any fluid has pooled in other areas, these areas should be swabbed as well. Use of vaginal lubricants, douches, tampons, contraceptive jelly, and medications may interfere with the examination. Patients should avoid using these items before sample collection. ................
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