A vaginal swab is received for anaerobic culture. How should this request be handled or processed?

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Vaginal swabs are generally considered unacceptable for anaerobic culture due to the normal presence of anaerobic bacteria in the vaginal flora, which makes it difficult to distinguish pathogens from normal flora. Therefore, contacting the physician for clarification or a more suitable specimen is the appropriate action.

A Vaginal Swab Is Received for Anaerobic Culture