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82120 Amines vaginal fluid qualitative

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: vaginal amine test, whiff test, BV screening

Qualitative detection of amines in vaginal fluid using chromatographic or biochemical methods to assess bacterial vaginosis.

Clinical Context

Component of Amsel criteria for bacterial vaginosis diagnosis; putrid odor when potassium hydroxide added indicates elevated amines.

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Specialties

PathologyObstetricsInternal Medicine

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