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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?

Cervix cells are taken during a pelvic exam to perform a Pap smear, which helps screen for cervical cancer and detect any abnormal changes in the cells early on. This is an important preventive measure in women's health care.


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.


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 squamous epithelial lessions CIN-II?

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) II refers to the presence of abnormal squamous cells on the surface of the cervix that are moderately dysplastic, or precancerous. These lesions are typically identified through a Pap smear or biopsy and may require further monitoring or treatment to prevent progression to cervical cancer.


Why would the endocervical component be missing?

The endocervical component may be missing in a Pap smear if the sample was not collected properly and did not include cells from the endocervix. This could result from inadequate sampling technique or the sample being taken from the wrong area of the cervix. It is important to ensure proper collection techniques to obtain a representative sample for accurate evaluation.

Related Questions

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 lubricants affect a pap smear test?

Yes, lubricants can affect a pap smear.


Can a pap smear test prevent a possible pregnancy from occurring?

A pap smear test won't prevent pregnancy.


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.


An exfoliative biopsy of the cervix and surronding tissues is known as?

Papanicolaou test also known as pap smear test


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.


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.