Office microscopic examination for sexually transmitted diseases. A tool to lower costs.
Practical information is provided in the use of four office-oriented microscopic examinations--the Gram stain, the wet mount examination, the Tzanck test, and skin scraping techniques--to screen for the maximal number of sexually transmitted organisms at the least cost. Emphasis is placed on helping the primary care provider improve her or his technique.
Gilchrist
M J
MJ
Rauh
J L
JL
D000293:Adolescent; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D005840:Gentian Violet; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy; D010619:Phenazines; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000191:economics; D013048:Specimen Handling; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis
D010619:Phenazines; D005840:Gentian Violet