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If a pap smear didn't contain cervical cells, would t say inadequate sample and make you redo it?
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Yes: The smear should contain cervical cells,otherwise the specimen is inadequate for interpretation.
Answered 3/5/2016
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PAP report: Yes, the PAP smear report would indicate whether or not the specimen was adequate for them to analyze. If not, then the procedure would have to be repeated, I am sorry to say.
Answered 3/5/2016
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