endocervical gram stain…

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what the risks are gram stain of cervix, gram stain, method of staining microorganisms, bacteria, using a special series, stains, in this test, a specimen, cervix is stained, examined under the microscope, gram stain method, applied to any clinical specimen, the most commonly used techniques, the rapid diagnosis of bacterial infections, a tissue sample is obtained, lining, the cervical canal, opening, uterus, lie on back, feet in stirrups, devices that support feet, help keep in proper position, regular pelvic examination, a speculum, an instrument, stretch open the vagina, better examine some, the pelvic organs, inserted, opened slightly, cervix is cleaned so, no mucus, a dry, sterile swab is then inserted, rotated, the cervical canal, left in place, several seconds to absorb, the organisms, swab is then removed, sent to a laboratory where it, smeared on a slide, a series, stains, a gram stain is applied, specimen, first stained, crystal violet stain, iodine, decolorized, stained, safranin, stained smear is then examined under the microscope, bacteria, color, morphologic appearance, the cells help identify the infecting organism, , not douche, the procedure, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, there minor discomfort, specimen collection, procedure feels very, a routine pap smear test, detect, identify abnormal bacteria, in the area involving the cervix, signs of an infection develop, a sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhea, suspected, confirmation, identification of an abnormal organism, no abnormal bacteria present, note that the normal cervix has "friendly" bacteria, seen by gram stain, gonorrhea, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, gonococcal arthritis, determine the site, the initial infection, there is virtually no risk, gonorrhea, another sexually transmitted infection is present, very important that all sexual partners, the infected person receive treatment, no symptoms.