Cervical Sampling and Preparation of Pap Smear

Authors

  • Kafor Bernard Department of Histopathology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria. Author
  • Nnadi Godfrey Department of Histopathology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria Author
  • Amadi Darlington Department of Histopathology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria Author
  • Nweke Ikechukwu Department of Histopathology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria Author
  • Agu Vincent Cartas Reference Point Laboratory Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria Author

Keywords:

Cervical Cancer, Pap Smear, Precursor Cells, Transformation Zone

Abstract

 Since the middle of the 20th century, the cervical cancer screening test has been a widely used method for identifying precursor cells in cancer cases. The disease may be eradicated if premalignant cells are found early enough. According to studies, pap smear-based screening programs for cervical
cancer can dramatically reduce the number of fatalities worldwide attributable to cervical cancer. Understanding the female reproductive system is crucial for the efficient and representative collection of cervical samples, and a methodical and cautious approach to sample collection is required.
Following directions and using the appropriate instruments for collecting specimens are crucial for producing high-quality results. In order to help providers to better comprehend the subject, this work sheds light on the procedure and method of cervical sample collection. 

Author Biography

  • Kafor Bernard, Department of Histopathology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria.

    Kafor Bernard, Department of Histopathology, Federal Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria.

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Published

2024-01-09