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CELL. A small room in a prison. See Dungeon.

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Clue cells found in our study was 19/600 (3.2%) similar to 1.07% by Sunita et al.
Clinical correlation and laboratory diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis
Clinicians must first consider whether each individual pathogen is present, in addition to then noting the presence of clue cells, leukocytes, and lactobacilli.
Office laboratory diagnosis of vaginitis: clinician-performed tests compared with a rapid nucleic acid hybridization test
The Amsel criteria includes production of a grey-white discharge, increased vaginal pH >4.5, positive whiff-amine test, and/ or >20 percent of observed epithelial cells seen are clue cells. (2) In one study of 640 women evaluated for BV, observation of clue cells was the most reliable diagnostic finding to predict BV.
Testing for vaginitis and group A strep
Matching of the results of clue cells in the Gram stain and isolation of G.
Frequency of detection of Gardnerella vaginalis in vaginal smears in the Upper Carniola region
vaginalis bacteria effectively adhere to these exfoliated epithelial cells, thus producing clue cells. (3-5)
Answering your questions
(6) The clue cells that are typically found in BV arise from the subsequent desquamation of these epithelial cells.
Understanding bacterial vaginosis: diagnosis, treatment, and improved outcomes
Clue cells. Clue cells are vaginal epithelial cells coated with coccobacilli giving an appearance as if coated with ground black pepper.
Abnormal vaginal discharge: using office diagnostic testing more effectively
Sensitivity and Specificity of Various Characteristics for BV Characteristic Sensitivity Specificity Vaginal discharge 0.74 0.52 pH [greater than or equal to] 4.5 0.84 0.80 Positive amine odor 0.71 0.97 Clue cells present ([greater than]20%/high power field) 0.71 0.91 Elevated pH and amine odor 0.67 0.99 Elevated pH and clue cells 0.67 0.96 Clue cells and amine odor 0.64 0.99 Amsel's criteria (at least three of four criteria) 0.68 0.98 Source: Dr.
Any Two of Amstel's Criteria Indicate Vaginosis
The four diagnostic elements are: A vaginal fluid of pH>4.5, presence of "clue cells" (Epithelial cells with unclear borders, dotted with bacteria) on microscopic examination of vaginal swab samples in normal saline, milky homogeneous, adherent vaginal discharge and a positive 'whiff test, which is accentuation of an amine or 'fishy' odor of discharge after addition of 10% potassium hydroxide.
Prevalence and risk factors of bacterial vaginosis among women of reproductive age attending rural tertiary care institute of Western Uttar Pradesh
Reporting clue cells in the urine provides one piece of information to the clinician, but is not a definitive clinical finding to diagnose a urinary tract infection or a vaginal condition.
Answering your questions: wet mount bacteria reporting, venipunctures on children, Miller disk use and arterial blood for tests. (Tips from the Clinical Experts)
of BV BOH Gram (in years) Cases positive History Staining Cases < 19 02 -- -- -- 20-24 80 39 10 38 25-29 14 03 03 04 30-34 02 -- 01 -- >35 02 -- -- -- TOTAL 100 42 14 42 AGE Whiff Test Clue Cells pH >4.5 (in years) Positive Positive < 19 -- -- -- 20-24 38 37 45 25-29 05 02 04 30-34 -- -- -- >35 -- -- -- TOTAL 43 39 49 Age No.
Bacterial Vaginosis in preterm labour at a tertiary care centre
Using the criteria of Amsel et al,[12] the classic diagnosis is indicated by the presence of three of the four following findings: (1) clinical evidence of an off-white creamy adherent vaginal discharge, (2) a vaginal pH greater than 4.5, (3) microscopic evidence of clue cells (squamous epithelial cells coated by bacteria), and (4) a positive amine "sniff" test (a release of odoriferous volatile amines from an alkalinized vaginal specimen).[12]
Treatment of bacterial vaginosis: a comparison of oral metronidazole, metronidazole vaginal gel, and clindamycin vaginal cream

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