Cervical smear spatulas. Various types of spatula that are used for the collection of cells from the uterine cervix during a Pap (Papanicolaou) test.

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Cervical smear spatulas. Various types of spatula that are used for the collection of cells from the uterine cervix during a Pap (Papanicolaou) test. Smear tests are performed to look for cell abnormalities, which could indicate the onset of cervical cancer.

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