Wet Mount Discharge Test Price | Lahalak Platform
Rapid test to identify the cause of bothersome discharge, differentiating between bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections to ensure correct treatment and fast relief from symptoms.
Scientific name: Wet Mount Microscopic Examination of Discharge
A direct and rapid microscopic examination of a sample of genital discharge (usually vaginal, but it may also be from the penis or cervix). A small amount of discharge is placed on a microscope slide with two drops: one of normal saline and the other of 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution. It is examined under the microscope for: key cells (indi...
Service type
Direct microscopic examination
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Rapid microscopic examination (wet swab) of a secretion sample
- Consult your treating physician (gynecologist or general practitioner) to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Examining the sample as quickly as possible (within an hour) is crucial, especially for detecting motile trichomonads that die quickly outside the body.
- Avoid using vaginal products for two days prior to the examination.
- There is no need to fast before the examination.
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