The Thin Prep collection process allows you to use a broom or a traditional Ayres spatula and brush. You collect the sample as with other pap smear collection devices. The important thing is vigorous agitation of the collection device(s) in the fluid, as well as pressure of the cytobrush against the walls of the vial to remove as many cells as possible from the brush.
Epithelial cells are a normal part of the anatomy. They are the type of cell checked in a pap smear. If they are present, it's a sign that the pap smear got a decent sample.
A pap smear does not affect your fertility. You are as likely to get pregnant after a pap smear as you are before a pap smear.
A blood sample is not part of the pap smear, which screens for cervical cancer. Blood tests may be recommended for patients at the office for their annual exams, however.
Metaplasia found on a pap smear result is an indication that sampling was complete. It does not indicate a problem.
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy, no matter who collected the sample. A pregnancy test is required to detet pregnancy.
A pap smear is a simple test performed by your gynecologist to test for any cervical changes. It tests for cancer and other malignancies. A pap smear is given by gently swabbing the cervical area. This removes cells from the surface of the cervix that can be analyzed by your doctor or gynecologist to test for any problems.
A miscarriage does not change recommendations for pap smear frequency. You go for a pap smear on the schedule recommended at your last pap smear.
A test that involves in taking a sample of cervical cells to determine if they are growing abnormally.
A pap smear is normally used to check for cervical cancer or precancerous changes on the cervix. A sample of cells is taken from the uterine cervix, the end of the uterus, that protrudes into the vagina.
Yes, IUDs do not interfere with the ability to get a pap smear.
yes get pregnant if pep smear test positive
Obtaining a pap smear uses medical asepsis. There is no break in skin when getting a pap smear.