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A pap smear is a cytological test. It is not a chemical test.
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Why do they take cervix cells during a pelvic exam?
Cervical cells are collected during some pelvic exams for a Pap smear, an examination to screen for cancer of the cervix.
What is the chemistry of the CHOD-PAP method of cholesterol measurement?
Chemistry of the CHOD-PAP method of cholesterol measurementThe cholesterol is determined after enzymatic hydrolysis and oxidation.The indicator quinoneimine is formed from hydrogen peroxide and4-aminoantipyrine in the presence of phenol and peroxidase.CholesterolCholesterol ester + H2O ----------------------> Cholesterol + Fatty acidsesteraseCholesterolCholesterol + O2 ----------------------------->Cholestene-3-one + H2O2oxidasePeroxidase2H2O2 + phenol + 4-Aminoantipyrine ---------------------------> quinoneimine + 4H2O
What is the purpose of colposcopy?
Colposcopy is used to identify or rule out the existence of any precancerous conditions in the cervical tissue. If a Pap test shows abnormal cell growth, colposcopy is usually the first follow-up test performed.
Name for pathology method to report cervical cytology?
pap
What is the indication of increased white blood cells on cervix?
It could just mean that there is an infection around the cervix or it could mean something greater. You have to wait for the Pap tests to come back but women often have inflammation of the cervix. Your doctor might prescribe an antibiotic prior to the test results if she or he feels that an infection is present.
What does blood in your pap smear mean?
It's not unusual for women to have a small amount of bleeding with their pap smear. On its own, blood in the pap smear has no clinical significance.
What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
Can they see if you are pregnant when doing a pap smear?
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy. A pregnancy test is required for that purpose.
Can a pap smear test prevent a possible pregnancy from occurring?
A pap smear test won't prevent pregnancy.
Can lubricants affect a pap smear test?
Yes, lubricants can affect a pap smear.
What is a pap smear urine test used for?
There is no "pap smear urine test." A urine test may be done at the time of the pap smear to detect other conditions. Talk with your heatlh care provider to find out what tests were done during your exam.
When pregnant can you take pap smear test?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care.
An exfoliative biopsy of the cervix and surronding tissues is known as?
Papanicolaou test also known as pap smear test
What can be tested with a pap smear?
A pap smear is a screening test for cancer and precancerous changes of the cervix. An abnormal test result points out the need for additional testing.
What is another name for a pap test?
It often is called a "Pap smear."
Can you get pregnant if your pap smear test is positive?
yes get pregnant if pep smear test positive
Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?
A pap does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.
