Category
Anatomic pathology
SubCategory
cytopathology/ cytology
Abbreviations
PAP
Synonyms/Aliases
PAP TEST; PAPANICOLAOU TEST
Test
Individual Test
Results
results ready after 7 days
Method
staining & microscopy
Temp
Transported temprature be AT Room temperature (in slides holder)
Setup
All working Days
Pre-analytic Considerations
.
Component Parameters
EXCLUDES procedure
Sample Requirements
Citrated whole blood/ plasma
Test Odering 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.
Patient Preparations
avoid collection during menses
Sample Types
smear of the cervix.
Sample Volume
N/A
Container / Presavative
immediately fixed smears which are labeled with patient details; glass slides should be intact (not broken). avoid air drying.
Rejection Criteria
labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; mismatch between request form & sample details; missing age/ gender; wrong sample type; insufficient sample; hemolyzed samples; clotted samples; incorrect temperature handling.
Other Instructions
N/A
Reference intervals
negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (NILM)
Clinical utility
Screening & Diagnosis Of Cancer Of The Cervix & Precursors.
Test Limitations /Confounders
False negative results may occur; positive findings may require closer follow-up or colposcopy & biopsy of the cervix.