The following describes the steps for cervical cell collection:
pinch the long handle of cervical swab with thumb and index finger, put the front part of swab into cervix and rotate the cervical swab for 3~5 circles in one direction.
Take out the cervical swab, and put the cervical swab front part into the freezing tube with 5 mL preservation solution.
Write down the sample information on label of tube and send to test.
Notice: if there is more mucus or secretion on the cervix of patient, wipe it with a cotton ball before collect samples.
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https://www.medicoswab.com/procedure-for-cervical-cell-collection/