Diagnostic testing may also be performed in some women and people with a vagina if signs of trichomoniasis are detected during a routine Pap smear. If a Pap smear indicates a possible asymptomatic infection, a doctor may recommend wet-mount microscopy and a NAAT, culture, or rapid test to confirm a diagnosis of trichomoniasis.
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Swab Tip (85) Flocked Swab Tip (35) Swab Mini-Tip (14) Smooth Rounded Tip (11) Flexible Flocked Swab Mini-Tip (7) Flocked Swab Mini-Tip (26) Double Swab Tip (19) Brush Tip (16) Soft Swab Tip (15) Elongated Flocked Swab Tip (14) Soft Flocked Swab Tip (9) Ultrafine Flocked Swab Tip (9) Large Swab Tip (8) Radiopaque Distal End Cap Tip (7) A screening Pap test is usually done at age 21 unless you have special risk factors. Most abnormal results in young women are caused by an HPV infection. Regular Pap tests and early treatment can prevent most types of cervical cancer. You may have been told by your health care provider (HCP) that your Pap test results were abnormal. In adults with bone marrow allografts, for example, the proportion of blood-derived donor genetic material was shown to vary greatly; from 5–63% (median 21%) in buccal swabs and from 16–95% An analysis of the urine samples and a second analysis of the cervical swab samples showed that the differences in the overall HPV detection rate between women with normal and abnormal cytology were not significant (p > 0.05). Urine samples processed with the GenoArray assay is an alternative for women who decline to undergo Pap smear even Serum specimen: Usual blood collection technique. Ct/GC: Option 1: Gen-Probe® Aptima® endocervical or vaginal swab. Endocervical swab: Remove excess mucus from the cervical os and surrounding mucosa using the cleaning swab (white-shaft swab in the package with red printing). Discard this swab. Insert the specimen collection swab (blue-shaft Anal-rectal cytology is a useful screening test that detects anal squamous intraepithelial lesions. The sensitivity of a single anal-rectal cytology test is 42–98%. 8 ,13–15,17–22 Specificity is 16–96%. 8 ,13–15,17–22 This is similar to the sensitivity and specificity of a single cervical Pap test (75% and 90%, respectively).

The test results from a Pap smear can go one of three ways: NORMAL, UNCLEAR, ABNORMAL. Normal: Indicates no cellular changes or precancerous activity was found. Unclear: Often warrants a repeat Pap test. This indicates that your cells could be mildly abnormal, due to a vaginal or sexually transmitted infection, changes in hormones, or poor test

This is called a "vaginal smear" or a "wet mount." The sample is prepared on a glass slide and checked under a microscope for bacteria, white blood cells, and other cells that are signs of infection. Checking for odor. This is called a "whiff test." The sample is mixed with a chemical to see if it makes a strong, fishy odor, which is a sign of BV.

The normal vaginal discharge is white, nonhomogeneous, and viscous. It contains vaginal squamous epithelial cells in a serous transudate, as well as material from sebaceous, sweat, and Bartholin's glands, and secretions from the cervix. A small number of polymorphonuclear leukocytes may be seen, probably coming from the cervix. The pH is below 4.5, usually between 3.8 and 4.2. The predominant Specimens may include cervical, cervical/vaginal, endocervical, vaginal and/or vulvar samples. To ensure thorough and complete interpretation of the Pap test, the following pertinent clinical history should be included on the requisition for all Pap tests: specimen source; date of birth; date of last menstrual period (LMP); gynecological surgery/procedures; if patient is pregnant or post

Hologic is the leader in Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. The ThinPrep Pap test helps healthcare providers and laboratory professionals detect the presence of abnormal cervical cells, and the Aptima HPV assays identify high-risk HPV mRNA that is indicative of the HPV infections most likely to lead to cervical disease. 1-3.

All women presenting with abnormal vaginal discharge should have a careful pelvic examination. Condition-specific tests (ie, colposcopy and cervical biopsies) are indicated for suspected cervical cancer. Studies that may be performed in cases of suspected vaginitis include saline wet mount, the so-called whiff test, pH testing, culture, nucleic

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