Vaginal Wet Mount Interpretation
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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.