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Megan Sawchuk posted a reply on Re: Vaginal pH testing
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:37 PM
Said: : "I agree with Diana on the availability of other more specific tests. For AmnioTest, you might consider emailing CMS for clarification. My recollection is that there was a vaginal pH swab that had been approved around the transition of mo...
Deanna Bogner posted a reply on Re: Vaginal pH testing
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Said: : "We got rid of pH testing on L/D about a year ago. They have the ROM test in the lab.
It took some work, but now the L/D areas were fine. ROM is far more sensitive and specific and is not impacted by urine that may be in the field. Als...
Kellie Graham posted a reply on Re: Vaginal pH testing
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:28 PM
Said: : "How are you performing PT on the pH paper?"
Peggy Mann posted a reply on Re: Vaginal pH testing
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:23 PM
Said: : "Hi Cindy,
Sadly, also due to CLIA complexity and CLIAs held, we are just using pH paper in a few fam meds and all the Women's and ObGyn clinics."
Cindy Engbert posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017 at 1:10 PM
Vaginal pH testing
: "What is everyone using for vaginal pH testing? Our providers want to use the Amniotest swabs, but because it is moderately complex, I am hesitant to go that route. Are there any good waived tests out there, or most places just using pH paper?
Thank you!"
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