A Urethral Swab is a medical technique employed by healthcare professionals to gather a sample from the urethra—the conduit responsible for transporting urine from the bladder to the external body. To perform this procedure, a sterile swab is carefully inserted into the urethra through the opening at the tip of the penis. This sample collection method is commonly used for testing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes. It is a straightforward, swift, and relatively painless process that can be conducted in a doctor's office or clinic. Prior to the procedure, the healthcare professional may request the patient to empty their bladder in order to enhance accessibility to the urethra.