Cervical screening aims to prevent cancer of the cervix by detecting and treating precancerous changes in its cells. The first step in this process is a smear test, the taking of a sample of cells from the neck of the uterus. Pap test or Pap smear) and, for some women, testing for human papillomavirus Are there any women who should not follow routine cervical cancer screening guidelines? Yes. Variations, taking into account the needs of the individual patient, resources, and limitations unique to the Factors associated with Pap smear taking in general practice: focusing public health initiatives. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 1996 consulting a younger general practitioner and one who ascribed to current guidelines on screening were associated with an appointment or Taking a Pap Smear and other Cervical Samples: Instructional DVD Synopsis Dr. Siobhan Bourke discusses and demonstrates correct technique for taking Cervical Samples: conventional Pap tests, liquid based samples for cytology, HPV and the Compass Trial. Chlamydia testing using FLOQ and UriSwabs is also discussed. VCS Pathology, Aug 2014 Running These guidelines recommend program screening which includes the definition of a target population, a standardized approach to smear taking and subsequent diagnostic procedures, quality standards for the interpretation of smears and monitoring of the entire screening process, e.g. data collection and analysis. Management of Papanicolaou test results that lack endocervical cells Some provincial and national guidelines are unclear about how clinicians should respond to this type of report. national and international guidelines are unclear about how to proceed when a Papanicolaou smear A Pap test, also called a Pap smear, is an exam a doctor uses to test for cervical cancer in women. It can also reveal changes in your cervical cells that may turn into cancer later. guidelines for the delivery of educational services • Pap smear