What might affect a Pap test?
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Healthwise answered:Pap test results may be affected by:
- Menstrual blood on the slide. This can make it harder to examine the cervical cells.
- A vaginal infection.
- The use of douches or vaginal creams or preparations within 24 hours of the exam.
- Not enough cells in the sample.
Pap test results may be affected by: Menstrual blood on the slide. This can make it harder to examine the cervical cells. A vaginal infection. The use of douches or vaginal creams or preparations within 24 hours of the exam. Not enough cells... More
