| 释义 |
whiff test whiff test1. test for the fishy odor detectable when potassium hydroxide solution (KOH) is applied to a sample of vaginal discharge in cases of potassium hydroxide vaginosis. 2. Synonym(s): sniff test (2) whiff test Gynecology A test in which vaginal secretions are mixed with 10% KOH, resulting in a fishy odor typical of bacterial vaginosis. See Vaginosis, Wet prep. whiff test (wif test) Procedure to find the fishy odor detectable when potassium hydroxide is applied to a sample of vaginal discharge in cases of bacterial vaginosis. whiff test A semi-humourous term applied to the test for GARDNERELLA VAGINALIS organisms. A drop of 10% potassium hydroxide is added to a drop of vaginal discharge on a microscope slide. If the test is positive a distinct fishy smell, from the production of amines, becomes apparent. The test is not completely specific but is quick and of practical value. |