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:
- State the required supplies and PPE for the wet prep exam and describe each step of the procedure.
- Identify cellular and fungal elements found in vaginal secretions.
- List three limitations of the vaginal wet prep test.