Preparation for smear

Gynecological smear

To obtain accurate and objective results of the study, you need to follow the following rules of preparation:

• A smear is given at least 5 days before menstruation. Optimal time.–After menstruation, when the bleeding completely stopped.
• For 2-3 days before the analysis, it is necessary to refrain from sexual contact. During the same period, it is necessary to stop taking vaginal drugs, including tablets, douching, etc.
• 1 week before the analysis, it is recommended to stop taking medications, but before that you need to consult your doctor.
• If an ultrasound or colposcopy is prescribed, you need to take a smear before this study or 2-3 days after it so that the results do not distort.
• Immediately before delivery, it is not recommended to do hygienic procedures, only external washing of the genitals is permissible, but no more.
• Before taking the smear, you do not need to drink a lot of liquids, especially coffee and other drinks with a diuretic effect, since you can not urinate for 2 hours immediately before the analysis.

Urological swab.

When passing the analysis in men, the following rules must be observed:

• It is necessary to refrain from sexual intercourse for 3 days.
• Directly on the day of the smear, you can not wash with soap, this should be done in the evening before the test.
• Emptying the bladder is allowed no later than 2 hours before the delivery of the biomaterial.
• After consulting with your doctor, 7 days before the analysis, it is advisable to stop taking any drugs.

Smear from the mouth and nasopharynx

In this study, it is necessary to comply with only simple requirements:

• The delivery of the material is carried out in the morning on an empty stomach, and if necessary, you can take the analysis at any time, but not earlier than 2 hours after eating.
• 2-3 hours before the analysis, you need to refrain from using nasopharyngeal sprays, and it is also not recommended to rinse your mouth and brush your teeth, drink any liquids, smoke, chew gum.
• If antimicrobial treatment is prescribed, the analysis should be done before it begins.

Ear swab

Such a smear can be taken at any convenient time without special preparation. The only limitation–Testing should be carried out before treatment with antibiotics or antifungal drugs. Control analysis is taken no earlier than 2 weeks after the end of taking the drugs.

Smear from the conjunctiva

This analysis is taken sutra before hygienic procedures, before the start of therapeutic treatment or 2 weeks after it.

Neuro-clinic Medical Center conducts all these studies. Professional staff and modern equipment guarantee reliable results. To pass the smear, you need to pre-register through the feedback form or by phone.