Amnicators® - Method of use

1. The procedure is best performed with the mother lying on her back.
2. Cleanse the vulva and vagina introitus (vaginal opening)
3. Carefully insert a bi-valve speculum (eg Cusco\'s speculum) into the vagina and open exposing the cervix.
4. Remove Amnicator® swab from peel pouch. Take care not to touch the tip, or allow it to come into contact with other substances.
5. Pass an Amnicator® into the vagina and sample for 15 seconds any liquor present at the external cervical os or in the posterior fornix of the vagina.
6. Withdraw the Amnicator® and inspect the colour of the swab tip after 5 seconds.
7. Compare the colour of the Amnicator® with the table.

N.B. Antibiotic therapy or presence of vaginal infection can alter the normal vaginal pH which may lead to false positive results.

Interpretation of Amnicator® colour change Intact Membranes Ruptured Membranes pH 5.0 yellow pH 5.5 yellow pH 6.0 yellow pH 6.5 blue-green pH 7.0 blue-green pH 7.5 blue-black