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A pap smear looks for Cervical cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. It's a screening test, so it doesn't diagnose disease directly, but points out those patients who need further testing.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe common diagnoses during a pap smear are normal results, atypical results, and low-grade abnormalities. Yeast and coccobacilli are also common findings in pap results.
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Is NOT relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox (variola)?
A positive Tzank smear is not relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox variola.
Which is NOT relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox variola?
A positive Tzank smear is not relevant to a laboratory diagnosis of smallpox variola.
How can pap smear be treated?
A pap smear is a test, not a diagnosis. It doesn't require treatment. There are many different possible results from a pap smear, each requiring different follow-up.
Can a pap smear detect CIN?
A pap smear can detect conditions that may be CIN. Further testing is required for definitive diagnosis of CIN.
I'm 12 weeks pregnant and had a pap smear then started bleeding What is wrong?
Spotting after a pap smear is common, particularly during pregnancy. All bleeding during pregnancy should be discussed with your health care provider.
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.
Is pregnancy visual during pap smear?
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy.
Will there be blood on the swab or brush during a pap smear?
should not blood on the sweb but infection is compound then blood possible
What is a clinical procedure that aids in the diagnosis of blood disorders like anemia and leukemia is?
A CBC, or complete blood count, is a clinical procedure that can aid in the diagnosis of leukemia and anemia. The peripheral blood smear can also be helpful in diagnosis.
How long will spotting last after a pap smear while pregnant I had it done on Monday and ever since then i have been noticing some spotting off and on?
Spotting is common after a pap smear, particularly during pregnancy. All spotting during pregnancy should be discussed with your health care provider.
How is pap smear used in the diagnosis of carcinoma?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It does not diagnose cancer. It points out which patients need further testing, typically colposcopy and biopsy, to check for cancer.
What is the clinical benefit of being able to visualize cells in a blood smear?
Being able to visualize cells in a blood smear allows for faster diagnosis of certain viral diseases. Viruses can be seen attached to a cell and identified.
