A screening test to evaluate the cells of the cervix to determine whether they are normal ( or cancerous?). The physician or nurse removes some cells from the cervical canal with a brush or spatula (usually a painless process, then smears them onto a glass plate). A pathologist examines the cells under a microscope.
a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus; examined with a microscope to detect any abnormal cells
Cytologic smear of exfoliated cells (for example, from the cervix,endometrialcavity, or vagina) used in the early detection of cancer or the evaluation of the hormonal status of the patient.
An important screening test for cancer of the cervix. This painless test is recommended every two years for all women. Women having IVF/GIFT treatment must continue to have these tests, as they are not performed as a routine part of treatment for infertility.
This is a test that determines if there are any abnormalities in the cells of the cervix. The sample that is taken is then sent to a lab to be examined.
a procedure in which a specimen of cells is taken from the uterine cervix or anus, prepared on a slide, and examined under a microscope for abnormal cell growth (dysplasia). An abnormal Pap smear suggests increased risk of developing cancer.
Also known as Pap Smear. This is a screening test to evaluate the cells of the cervix to determine if they are normal. It is done by using a cyto-brush and a wooden spatula in the cervical canal. A pathologist then examines the cells under a microscope.
