Bertholf M E, Stafford M J
Am Fam Physician. 1985 Sep;32(3):113-25.
In determining the cause of vaginal complaints, the routine use of four simple tests ("the vagina panel") enables the physician to identify pathogens (Candida, Gardnerella, Trichomonas), pathologic processes (inflammation, estrogen deficiency) and, in most instances, a healthy vagina. Time and money are saved. The specimens can be collected in one minute during a pelvic examination. The panel can provide the answers to eight essential questions in two minutes of observer time, with supplies costing about $2.
在确定阴道不适的病因时，常规使用四项简单检查（“阴道检查组合”）可使医生识别病原体（念珠菌、加德纳菌、滴虫）、病理过程（炎症、雌激素缺乏），并且在大多数情况下，还能判断阴道是否健康。这样既节省了时间又节省了费用。在盆腔检查期间，一分钟内即可采集样本。该检查组合在两分钟的观察时间内就能回答八个关键问题，所需耗材成本约为2美元。
