Cytology, Conventional Pap Smear, 1 Slide
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 3526
- Specimen
- One smear fixed immediately with spray fixative or 95% ethyl alcohol
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 10524-7, 19762-4, 19763-2, 19764-0, 19767-3, 19769-9, 19774-9, 42186-7, 49034-2, 55752-0, 60431-4, 60432-2, 8665-2
- Turnaround
- Report available: 24-72 hours
Laboratory assay overview
The conventional pap smear is intended for use in screening for the presence of atypical cells, cervical cancer, or its precursor lesions, as well as all other cytologic categories as defined by The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical/Vaginal Cytologic Diagnoses. Not reliable for endometrial screening.
Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 3526