A female patient complains of having a "strange discharge" from the vagina.Which diagnostic test would be useful to aid in the diagnosis of this patient's disorder?

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A Papanicolaou smear (also known as a Pap smear) is a helpful diagnostic test for identifying abnormal cervical cells and detecting any infections or abnormalities that may be causing vaginal discharge. A biopsy would not be necessary unless the Pap smear suggests the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells, and a complete blood count and serum hormone levels test would not provide information specific to the cause of vaginal discharge.

A Female Patient Complains of Having a "Strange Discharge" from the Vagina.Which