Vaginal Wet Prep

Instructor:

Cynthia Wilcock MS, C(ASCP)

Contact Hours:

1.0

Date:

January 01, 2025 - January 31, 2027

Description:
General instructions for performing a microscopic examination for the presence of Gardnerella, Candida sp., or Trichomonas in a wet preparation of vaginal secretions.
Learning Objectives:
  1. State the required supplies and PPE for the wet prep exam and describe each step of the procedure.
  2. Identify cellular and fungal elements found in vaginal secretions.
  3. List three limitations of the vaginal wet prep test.