Accuracy of detection of trichomonas vaginalis organisms on a liquid-based papanicolaou smear.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2003
Abstract
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.
Volume
188
Issue
2
First Page
354
Last Page
356
ISSN
0002-9378
Published In/Presented At
Lara-Torre, E., & Pinkerton, J. S. (2003). Accuracy of detection of trichomonas vaginalis organisms on a liquid-based papanicolaou smear. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 188(2), 354–356. https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2003.8
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
12592239
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article