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Trichomonas preparation |
| Test |
Trichomonas preparation |
| Indication |
Establish the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis.
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| Physiology |
The absence of the classical yellow, frothy discharge does not exclude trichomoniasis. Culture may yield positive results when wet preparations are negative.
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| Normal Range |
Negative, no trichomonads identified.
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| Sample |
vaginal, cervical, urethral swabs, prostatic fluid, urine sediment.
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| Test Method |
Wet mount microscopic examination, pap smear.
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| Related Tests |
cervical vaginal cytology, Genital culture
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