Description
The Pap test is a valuable screening test for cervical cancer and its precursors. As with any laboratory test, both false negative and false positive results …
What is a conventional Pap smear?
Conventional Pap—In a conventional Pap smear, samples are smeared directly onto a microscope slide after collection. Liquid-based cytology—The sample of (epithelial) cells is taken from the transitional zone, the squamocolumnar junction of the cervix, between the ectocervix and the endocervix.
How is conventional Pap smear done?
What is the difference between conventional and liquid-based Pap smear?
Conclusion This study indicates that liquid-based cytology does not perform better than conventional Pap tests in terms of relative sensitivity and PPV for detection of cervical cancer precursors. The conventional papanicolaou (Pap) test is considered suboptimal due to false-negative and false-positive test results.
What is the best time to do Pap smear?
The best time to schedule your Pap test is at least 5 days after the end of your menstrual period. A Pap test can be done during your menstrual period, but it is better to schedule the test at another time.
What should you not do after a Pap smear?
Avoid sex and don’t use a tampon in the two to three days following a Pap smear if you’re experiencing bleeding. The additional pressure may cause bleeding to start again or become heavier.
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