PURPOSE OF TEST
Identification of motile Trichomonad organisms and “clue cells” associated with bacterial vaginosis. Trichomonas vaginalis accounts for 10-30% and bacterial vaginosis for 35-50% of all vaginitis cases. Leukocytes and yeast buds or hyphae can also be detected by saline wet mount. The KOH wet mount is used for the direct microscopic identification of yeast and pseudohyphae in vaginal secretions.
POLICY
Wet Prep – Vaginal Saline / KOH (NOTE: Please refer to signed policy on unit. Version provided within the link is for reference only.)
SUPPLIES
Vaginal Saline / KOH Testing Supplies
IDA Pages (Clinical Indications, Documentation Plan, Clinical Actions)
INITIAL ORIENTATION, TRAINING & COMPETENCY
Initial Orientation & Training: See your designated PPMP Physician Champion for Orientation and Training
Competency: Have your designated PPMP Physician Champion enroll you in the online PPMP coursework for PPMP Testing (MTS software program). With a passing score, this testing fulfills two of the required competency assessment methods. There are four additional required competency assessment methods to fulfill.
QUALITY CONTROL
Please Refer to the SFGHMC forms link on the CHN homepage
SERVICE
For microscope or centrifuge services: Please contact Biomed at X68726 or go to the Biomed icon on the CHN Intranet Site to submit a service request.
For POCT service: Please contact POCT Services at X63493 or at zsfgpoct@sfdph.org
SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)