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

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