Amine test

The amine test (whifftest), also known as the amine odor test, is an important diagnostic method for diseases such as bacterial vaginosis. The amine test is a test for the presence or absence of amine volatilization in the vaginal discharge of women's vaginal discharge. Used to check for bacterial vaginosis. Method: Take a little vaginal secretion on the slide and add 1~2 drops of 10% potassium hydroxide to produce a rotten fish smell. This is due to the release of ammonia from the amine. Basic Information Specialist classification: gynecological examination classification: vaginal secretion examination Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: normal Positive: The test results were positive, indicating that the amine present in the leucorrhea evaporates by alkalization with potassium hydroxide. A diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis was confirmed. Tips: Forbidden sexual intercourse for the first three days of the examination. After 8 pm on the day before the medical examination, you should fast. The examination should be 3-7 days after the menstrual cleansing. Normal value The result of the test was negative. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test results were positive, indicating that the amine present in the leucorrhea evaporates by alkalization with potassium hydroxide. A diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis was confirmed. People who need to be examined: leucorrhea can give a fishy smell to women. Precautions Pre-inspection contraindications: sexual intercourse is prohibited for the first three days of the examination. After 8 pm on the day before the medical examination, you should fast. The examination should be 3-7 days after the menstrual cleansing. Requirements for inspection: Checking for relaxation, checking may cause physical and psychological burdens, should be actively faced, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process After the aseptic long cotton was taken, the vaginal discharge of the ankle was a little, and it was placed on a slide containing 1 to 2 drops of physiological saline, and immediately examined under a microscope. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks No related complications and hazards have been found.

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