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Description
Key Features
Rapid Results: The test provides a result in as little as 10 seconds. This allows clinicians to make quick, informed decisions and begin treatment for the patient promptly.
CLIA-Waived: This classification by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) signifies that the test is simple to perform and carries a low risk of an incorrect result. It allows the test to be used in settings like doctor's offices, clinics, and other point-of-care locations.
Qualitative and Visual: The test is a "qualitative, visually-read swab." The swab's tip is coated with a pH indicator (Nitrazine Yellow) that changes color in response to changes in vaginal pH. The result is read by simply observing the color change.
Vaginal pH Indicator: The test is designed to detect an elevated vaginal pH, which is a key indicator for certain types of vaginitis, specifically bacterial vaginosis (BV) and trichomoniasis. The swab's polymer is yellow before use and turns blue or green when it comes into contact with fluids that have a pH above 4.7.
Single-Use and Sterile: The kit contains 25 individually foil-wrapped, sterile test units, ensuring hygiene and accuracy for each test administered.
Aids in Diagnosis: The test is intended to be used in conjunction with other clinical examinations, such as the Amsel criteria or the Nugent Gram stain, to help clinicians diagnose conditions associated with elevated vaginal pH.
Uses and Applications
The Nuvetest Vaginitis Test Kit is a valuable tool for clinicians evaluating women with vaginal symptoms. Its primary uses include:
Screening for Vaginitis: It is used as a preliminary screening tool to help identify patients who may have bacterial vaginosis (BV) or trichomoniasis.
Point-of-Care Testing: The rapid and simple nature of the test makes it ideal for use in a clinical setting, allowing for immediate results and the initiation of treatment during the patient's visit.
Differential Diagnosis: By detecting an elevated pH, it helps to differentiate between infections like BV and trichomoniasis (which are associated with high pH) and other conditions like yeast infections (which are typically associated with a normal pH).