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Gynaecologic Tests: Miscellaneous
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The table below contains information on some miscellaneous
tests used in the evaluation and diagnosis of disorders of the as well as during .
For information on other types of test used, click .
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| Miscellaneous
laboratory Tests |
| Test |
Use |
| Cervical/uterine/vaginal cultures |
To detect or identify bacteria in cases
of
or toxic shock syndrome . Fluid
obtained with a swab or aspiration needle is sent to a
laboratory to be grown in a culture medium. |
| Urinalysis and culture |
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| HPV subtyping |
To screen for the human
papillomavirus (HPV) and to determine the particular
type if the test is positive. A tissue specimen is obtained
during a biopsy or cervical swab (similar to the ) and sent to a laboratory for analysis. |
| Dark-field examination |
To diagnose .
This is a microscopic technique that is useful when searching
for the characteristic bacteria of syphilis. Serum is
collected from the surface of a lesion (or chancre )
and examined by dark-field microscopy. |
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The information in this page is presented in summarised form and has been taken
from the following source(s):
1.
The Yale University School of Medicine Patient's Guide to
Medical Tests, Barry L. Zaret M.D., Senior Editor, published by Houghton Mifflin.
Online: http://www.collectivemed.com/jump/mtest.shtml
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