Cytology, Conventional Pap Smear, 1 Slide
Use
The conventional Pap smear is intended for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, cervical cancer, or its precursor lesions, as well as all other cytologic categories as defined by The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical/Vaginal Cytologic Diagnoses. It is not reliable for endometrial screening.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This is a screening test only. Specimen collection and preparation affect results.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Other
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
slide
Collection Instructions
Patient's name must be written in pencil on frosted end of slide(s). Submit in slide container.
Causes for Rejection
Slide broken in transit beyond our ability to repair • Unlabeled slide (labels on the slide carrier are not acceptable) • Mismatch between name of patient on slide and name on test requisition
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant