Contributor: Jared Scott, MD

Educational Pearls:

1. Recent study evaluated vaginal self swab testing for STIs to determine if they are equally sensitive to provider-obtained swab
2. 515 patients consented to both tests and 95% agreement was found between the two methods of obtaining samples
3. 75% of participants who preferred this over the pelvic exam, although some patients were concerned they did not perform the self swab correctly
4. Consider vaginal self swab with proper coaching as an option for patients

References:

Chinnock B, Yore M, Mason J, et al. Self-obtained vaginal swabs are not inferior to provider-performed endocervical sampling for emergency department diagnosis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis [published online ahead of print, 2021 Jan 18]. Acad Emerg Med. 2021;10.1111/acem.14213. doi:10.1111/acem.14213

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