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This usually means that there are either too few cells to be certain of
the diagnosis, or there are confusing findings and the cytologist is warning you not to
rely too strongly on this smear.
It is wise to repeat "inconclusive" smears. Before repeating
the Pap, treat any infection that may be present, avoid her menstrual flow, get a good,
representative sample, and apply the fixative immediately.
When repeating an "inconclusive" Pap, it is sometimes helpful
to the cytologist to obtain two slides rather than one, just to provide more material for
review.
This smear clearly has abnormal cells,
but the extent of the problem cannot be determined because of
interfering RBCs and WBCs.
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