Aftercare

• Inform the patient that she may have blood spotting following the procedure and offer a panty liner.
• Wrap the completed cytopathology requisition around the slide holder, and secure it with a rubber band.
• Transport sample to laboratory.

Follow-up

Inform the patient that she will be contacted and that follow-up will be arranged if her PAP smear is abnormal.

Ensure that the patient understands her future appointment times and dates, and that she understands the importance of follow-up of abnormal PAP results before she leaves the clinic.

Patient Education Handout – Cervical Screening