Cervical Cytology

The Pap test : principles of collection and preparation of specimens. Laboratory organisation, screening and reporting cervical smears.

Objective

 

On completion of this section the cytotechnologist should know:

  • How the Pap test  was developed
  • The uses and limitations of the Pap test
  • The principles of the collection and preparation  of cervical smears
  • The principles of screening and reporting cervical smears
  • Terminology and reporting