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How to do a perineal swab for mrsa test.....

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Hazeyjane · 24/06/2010 11:46

...um can't think of anything else to say really.

I have to do one for this afternoon, and apart from not knowing how the hell I am going to get down there (I am 37 weeks pg), I also am not sure if I have to put the swab 'in' or just wipe it across the outside - does anyone know?

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Hazeyjane · 24/06/2010 12:41

Please don't make me ask again!

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2littlemonkeys · 24/06/2010 13:45

you just rub it along your landing strip!!! sorry lol its only way i can describe it!!

Hazeyjane · 24/06/2010 14:01

Thankyou so much, 2littlemonkeys - you put it very delicately, now I just have to work out how to get down there!

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