PAP SMEAR CYTOLOGY REPORTING AND PROCEDURE

TEST ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS: Fill out test request form fully & legibly. Provide complete history including last menstrual period (LMP)/ if postmenopausal; contraceptive issue; specific indication (e.g. routine screening vs. follow up of previous abnormal results); appearance of the cervix at the time of sampling. SAMPLE TYPE: Smear of the cervix (on intact, labeled slides). Avoid collection during menses. CONTAINER/ PRESERVATIVE Immediately fixed smears which are labeled with patient details; glass slides should be intact (not broken). Avoid air drying.