Accuracy of detection of Trichomonas vaginalis organisms on a liquid-based Papanicolaou smear
Accuracy of detection of Trichomonas vaginalis organisms on a liquid-based Papanicolaou smear
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DOI:
10.1067/mob.2003.8
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发表时间:
2003-02-01
影响因子:
9.8
通讯作者:
Pinkerton, JS
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作者:
Lara-Torre, E;Pinkerton, JS
OBJECTIVE: The study was undertaken to determine the accuracy of the liquid-based Papanicolaou (Pap) smear in the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis organisms in women.STUDY DESIGN: Two hundred three consecutive patients who had the liquid-based Pap smear also underwent a culture for T vaginalis. A wet mount was performed if symptomatic. Results were analyzed for sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values.RESULTS: Forty-four patients (21.6%) had a positive culture. On the liquid-based Pap smear, 28 patients (13.8%) were positive for T vaginalis, showing a sensitivity of 61.4%, a specificity of 99.4%, a positive predictive value of 96.4%, and a negative predictive value of 90.8%. When wet mount and culture were compared, a sensitivity of 50%, a specificity of 93%, a positive predictive value of 77%, and a negative predictive value of 80% were obtained.CONCLUSION: The presence of T vaginalis organisms, as stated by the liquid-based Pap smear pathology report, is accurate and warrants treatment without further testing.