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The most common reason for unsatisfactory pap smears was due to a paucity of epithelial elements (66.6%), followed by obscuration of smear details by blood/inflammatory cells/mucus (9.9%) and air drying artifacts (4.4%). There were multiple reasons in 19.1% of cases with unsatisfactory pap smears.

Cervical screening is a way of preventing cancer. It tests for a virus called human papilloma virus (HPV). High risk HPV can cause cervical cells to become abnormal. Virtually all cases of cervical cancer are linked to high risk HPV.

Nurses are required to register their details and upload their training records in order to obtain a sample taker code. It is their responsibility to ensure that their records on the register are up to date.

Unsatisfactory. If there are not enough cells in the sample or the cells are clumped together, this is considered unsatisfactory. Your doctor may ask you to come back for another Pap test in a few months.

A smear test is the older name for the test. It was called that because of the way the test used to be done – cells were smeared on a glass slide, which was sent to the laboratory for testing. The test is different now and most healthcare professionals call it cervical screening.

HMR 101 Request Form for Cervical or Vaginal Cytology.

All women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 should go for regular cervical screening.

Cervical screening samples must satisfy minimum requirements and any errors that compromise the safety of the patient will result in the sample being rejected. Essential specimen data requirements are: Patient's full name i.e. at least first name and surname (2 identifiers) Patient's date of birth.