Abstract
The impact of the viability of Trichomonas vaginalis in urine on wet mount, culture, and PCR methods was assessed. To minimize the chance of false-negative results, urine specimens should be processed within 30 min of specimen collection and maintained at 37 degrees C, since temperature appears to affect the viability of Trichomonas.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Animals
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False Negative Reactions
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Humans
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Male
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
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Specimen Handling / methods*
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Temperature
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Trichomonas Infections / diagnosis*
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Trichomonas Infections / urine*
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Trichomonas vaginalis / genetics
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Trichomonas vaginalis / growth & development*
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Trichomonas vaginalis / isolation & purification*