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Hi, my results for my pap smear cotest was normal but i am concerned because i took a shower before my test and washed the labia minora with a hand held shower , this interfered with my test?

Q: hi, my results for my pap smear cotest was normal but i am concerned because i took a shower before my test and washed the labia minora with a hand held shower , this interfered with my test?

: No, the test gathers cells from the outer surface of the cervix. That structure is contained inside &amp; distant from the labia. It gently removes them from a sweeping motion over the structure, &amp; sends those cells to the lab for study. Your shower would not reach or interfere with the area involved.

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No, the test gathers cells from the outer surface of the cervix. That structure is contained inside & distant from the labia. It gently removes them from a sweeping motion over the structure, & sends those cells to the lab for study. Your shower would not reach or interfere with the area involved.

Answered 5/18/2023

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A member asked:

Hi, my results for my pap smear cotest was normal but i am concerned because i took a shower before my test and washed the labia minora with a hand held shower , this interfered with my test?

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