Difference between revisions of "Vaginal Wet Mount Interpretation"
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| − | a tube containing approximately | + | 2. Specimen swab is placed into a tube containing approximately 1.0ml of saline (0.9% NaCl) |
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| − | + | 3. Specimen is agitated or twirled for seconds to release the secretions. | |
| − | 3. Specimen is agitated or | + | 4. Another slide is prepared with 10% KOH preparation added to the single drop of sample. |
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5. A gram stain may also be prepared. | 5. A gram stain may also be prepared. | ||
[http://webmedia.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/CLS/CLS550%2009/Analysis%20of%20Vaginal%20Secretions%20handout.pdf] | [http://webmedia.unmc.edu/alliedhealth/CLS/CLS550%2009/Analysis%20of%20Vaginal%20Secretions%20handout.pdf] | ||
Revision as of 14:18, 5 May 2015
D. Microscopic Examination
1. Rapid examination performed to detect motile Trichomonas
2. Specimen swab is placed into a tube containing approximately 1.0ml of saline (0.9% NaCl)
3. Specimen is agitated or twirled for seconds to release the secretions. 4. Another slide is prepared with 10% KOH preparation added to the single drop of sample. 5. A gram stain may also be prepared.
