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What does it mean if pap smear results show endocervical and or squamous metaplastic cells are present?
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the?
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix, most often. Vaginal and anal pap smears are also used.
What are polymorphonuclear cells as result in a pap smear test?
Polymorphonuclear cells are white blood cells. These are a nonspecific finding on a pap smear result. Contact your health care provider to find out if any further evaluation is required in your specific situation.
What would be the result of overheating the bacterial smear?
Overheating the bacterial smear can result in distortion or destruction of the bacterial cells, making it difficult to observe them under the microscope. This can lead to inaccurate or inconclusive results when trying to identify the bacteria present on the smear.
What is ascus in pap smear?
ASCUS on a pap smear result points out the need for further testing. It is not a precancerous result, but it represents cells that can't be called normal. Talk with your health care provider about recommended follow-up.
What is cellularity?
Scant Cellularity is an unsatisfactory result of a pap smear. The doctor did not get enough of the cells needed to get a true reading.
What do Squamous epithelial cells mean on an abnormal pap smear result?
Squamous epithelial cells are the type of cells found on the cervix. That phrase on its own does not indicate any abnormality.
What is scant cellularity?
Scant Cellularity is an unsatisfactory result of a pap smear. The doctor did not get enough of the cells needed to get a true reading.
No endocevical cells present on a pap smear?
No endocervical cells on a pap smear means that the pap was not completely adequate. This result can occur if the opening of the cervical canal is very narrow. It does not typically indicate a problem, but may require repeat testing soon.
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells where?
Typically Pap smears are done to check for abnormal cells on the cervix. Vaginal and anal Pap smears can also be done.
What does it mean when there are no endocevical cells prese t on a pap smear?
No endocervical cells on a pap smear means that the pap was not completely adequate. This result can occur if the opening of the cervical canal is very narrow. It does not typically indicate a problem, but may require repeat testing soon.
What are reactive glandular cells in a pap smear?
epithelial cells
