Ferning of Vaginal Fluid: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Premature Rupture of Membranes:
'ferning' refers to formation of crystals as the fluid dries (in a palm-leaf pattern). Note that cervical mucus itself will display ferning but the pattern is much thicker than that from amniotic fluid.
'ferning' refers to formation of crystals as the fluid dries (in a palm-leaf pattern). Note that cervical mucus itself will display ferning but the pattern is much thicker than that from amniotic fluid.
Associated Diagnoses:
Premature Rupture of Membranes
96% sensitive, 100% specific