Vulvitis: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Amine test (Whiff test) – by sprinkling the vaginal secretion with a 10% potassium hydroxide solution typical fishy smell (= amine colpitis). Measurement of the pH of the vaginal secretion [alkaline?] Phase contrast microscopy of vaginal secretion – live, unstained cells appear extremely low contrast … Vulvitis: Test and Diagnosis