Actual tests in play

Does anyone use any actual tests during play exams? Pregnancy tests for instance? Ovulation indicators? There is also an OTC test for peri menopause that I took once during a very thorough exam. Naturally a sterile urine sample taken from the catheter bag was required. Also what about the use of a blood sugar meter or a urine test with ketostix? It can't hurt to know what your count is after all. I love the realism of lying on the table watching the doctor dip that stick in the urine and give me my results. They don't have to be expensive. I have seen pregnancy test kits and ovulation indicator test kits in dollar stores. Also a great source for stuff like Vaseline, Desitin, and other things. I have gotten those oversized syringes used to give oral medication to children or pets in the dollar store. Along with a few other interesting things. And what about wardrobe? Costco sells very nice sets of scrubs quite reasonably.

We have used all kinds of real tests when we used to play, but we used to play in a real doctors office, so we had everything right there and available. We did the pregnancy tests many times. We dipped urine almost every time, especially due to my kidney issues and what not. We also drew blood often and ran CBC's, Chem 7's and all the other various blood test we could in his lab, way cool. We never did the glucometer thing. Both of us really hate with a passion having our fingers poked. And for us when we used to play that is, it had to be real, and there was never any reason to do a FSBS, it wasn't medically warented.

Mashie

Lucky lady. I have enjoyed what real tests have been possible in the past. I am not real fond of the finger stick myself, but I have played with docs who insisted. And when restrained on a table, the best answer always seemed to be "Yes, Doctor". He was always very patient and took great care. And the rewards after my examination was finished always made it worth the little poke. 😃

Lol, another option is poking your ear. But I guess if the reward in the end is a poke, well, sort of makes it all worth it now doesn't it? LOL

Mashie

Just a quick comment... No urine tests should ever be taken from the drainage bag if you even want to be close to getting a valid result. The correct way to get a urine sample for any testing when a catheter and drainage bag are in use is to hydrate the patient, clamp the tubing between the catheter and the bag, allow urine to build up in the bladder, then go through an aspiration port (needle or needle- less) that is between the catheter and the clamp. While this is true for dipstick or microscopic testing, it is critically true for urine cultures .

You can get a good sample if you put on a new bag. It's helpful especially when many of the urine collection systems, especially the cheaper sets don't come with ports. But if it's an old bag, and I mean one that's more than a few hours old, then yes, not accurate.

Mashie

Yes Mashie - a new bag, and the sample taken the first time it is emptied, is the best way to get an accurate result. Speaking as someone who has a urostomy, this is the way my real life urine samples are always taken.

I'll modify my statement above based on the two comments that followed my original post... our hospital policy, and the policy of my practice is that standard urinalysis tests (including microscopics) can be done with a bag that is up to one hour old. Culture and sensitivity tests must be collected as soon as the bag is connected (but it would just be easier to collect it from the open catheter at that point). Anything beyond these times would cause significant changes to the results, especially the microscopics and cultures. Amy, if your doctor or collecting station is exceeding these guidelines, I would challenge them. I can go into a lot more detail on the evidence to support these positions if you wish.

There is a procedure called "ACID Wash test. NO YOU DO NOT USE ACID. It is a low cost test for cervical cells that have a pre-curser for cancer.. known as HPV. Normal "" non contamiated" vinigor is applied to the cervix. After 1 min, if white areas appear then they may test positive for HPV

I often get a urine sample and I typically perform an actual pap as well as take a few other vaginal samples

Doc4u72.

May I ask what you do with the samples you obtain, or is it just for authenticity?

So how do you test the tussue when you do a pap

When we play we typically do a conventional "pap" but have the ability to do a "thin prep", and draw blood. I have a nice micoscope so I can stain the slides but I'd like to have someone "officially" read then for a second opinion. Other than a few simple tests the blood samples are just wasted so I'd be tremendous to have them analyzed...??

Do others have a similiar need or want on the forum - it's really exciting to here !!

Gyne Doll

There is a procedure called "ACID Wash test. NO YOU DO NOT USE ACID. It is a low cost test for cervical cells that have a pre-curser for cancer.. known as HPV. Normal "" non contamiated" vinigor is applied to the cervix. After 1 min, if white areas appear then they may test positive for HPV

It is actually an acid - vinegar is acetic acid diluted to 10% in water; when the questionable areas are "washed" using a swab - these suspect areas are then subjected to a biopsy for further study.

Would love to have an EKG with pulse ox as well. The thought of being able to watch and hear the beep of my partners heart during the entire scene drives me nuts. NIBP too, of course. The electrodes and cuff on her arm, pulse ox on her finger for entire exam, so very erotic.