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A buccal smear (pronounced "buckle") is the painless removal of a sample of cells from the lining of the mouth (inside of the cheek) for study.
Alternative NamesSex chromatin test
How the test is performedThe health care provider will gently scrape the inside of the cheek with a small spatula to collect cells for testing.
How to prepare for the testRinse and wash the mouth as instructed.
How the test will feelYou will feel a scraping sensation as cells are removed from the cheek.
Why the test is performedThe procedure is used to obtain cells for chromosome and DNA analysis,most often for genetic testing. The International Olympic Committee adopted the test many years ago to help detect male imposters among female athletes. When the test is used in this way, it's called the sex chromatin test. This method may also help establish the sexual identity of newborns.
What the risks areThere are no risks.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 12/15/2010
Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laboratory, The Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is the steps for performing a cheek cell (buccal) in the correct order?
To perform a cheek cell (buccal) smear, start by rinsing your mouth with water and spitting it out to remove debris. Next, use a sterile swab to gently scrape the inside of your cheek to collect epithelial cells. Then, smear the collected cells onto a glass microscope slide to create a thin layer. Finally, allow the slide to air dry, and optionally, fix and stain the sample for microscopic examination.
The area of a blood smear that is tested is called the?
The area of a blood smear that is tested is called the peripheral blood smear. It is a sample of blood that is spread thinly on a glass slide for examination under a microscope to evaluate the number, shape, and size of blood cells.
Give the reason for passing bacterial smear through the flame before staining?
Passing the bacterial smear through the flame before staining is done to heat-fix the bacteria onto the slide, making them adhere firmly and preventing them from washing off during the staining process. Heat fixing also kills the bacteria, which helps in the preservation of their cellular structures for visualization under the microscope.
What is the most common shape of bacteria seen in a typical cheek smear?
The most common shape of bacteria seen in a typical cheek smear is cocci, which are spherical or round in shape.
Pap smear is a clinical chemistry test?
A Pap smear is not a clinical chemistry test; it is a screening test used to detect cervical cancer or pre-cancerous changes in cervical cells. Clinical chemistry tests typically involve the analysis of blood and other body fluids to assess a patient's health status.
What is the steps for performing a cheek cell (buccal) in the correct order?
To perform a cheek cell (buccal) smear, start by rinsing your mouth with water and spitting it out to remove debris. Next, use a sterile swab to gently scrape the inside of your cheek to collect epithelial cells. Then, smear the collected cells onto a glass microscope slide to create a thin layer. Finally, allow the slide to air dry, and optionally, fix and stain the sample for microscopic examination.
Why do you do buccal smear testing for barr bodies?
Buccal smear testing for Barr bodies is performed to determine the presence of an extra X chromosome in females, which indicates a condition such as Turner syndrome or Klinefelter syndrome in males. This test is a non-invasive method that allows for the visualization of the Barr body, which is the inactivated X chromosome, by collecting cells from the inside of the cheek. It is useful in clinical genetics for diagnosing chromosomal abnormalities and understanding sex chromosome disorders. Additionally, it can be a helpful tool in prenatal diagnosis and research on sex differentiation.
Can a pap smear stop you from conceiving?
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.
What can be observed on a plaque smear wet mount?
difference in plaque smear and yeast smear
What is the abbreviation for papanicolaou smear?
Pap smear.
What is the past tense of smear?
The past tense of smear is smeared.
Can you give me a sentence using the word smear?
The whole scandal is nothing more than a rival smear campaign.We will need to perform a smear test.She began to smear the paint on the canvas with her bare hands.
Why do you air dry a smear?
To avoid denaturing and destroying the smear.
When was Steve Smear born?
Steve Smear was born in 1948.
When was Pop Smear created?
Pop Smear was created in 1993.
How many syllables does smear have?
Smear is monosyllabic.
When was Pat Smear born?
Pat Smear was born on August 5, 1959
