PAP Smear - Gynecological Conventional Smear (Pap Screen)
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| Synonyms:
| Conventional Pap |
| Specimen: | Cervical, endocervical and vaginal scrape; endocervical aspirate. |
| Volume: | 1 slide |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Collection: | Fix slides appropriately and transport to the laboratory in slide folders.
Maintain at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Unfixed slide; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Microscopic examination |
| Test Use: | Detection of abnormal and/or malignant cells; aid in diagnosis of genital infections |
| Additional Information: | Adequacy of specimen and presence of factors which could limit interpretation are noted in report |
| Testing Includes: | Routine cytologic evaluation of smears. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |