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Pap smear specimens are considered satisfactory for
interpretation if there are:
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Adequate numbers of well-visualized squamous cells
present
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Adequate numbers of well-visualized endocervical cells
or squamous metaplastic cells (from the transformation zone).
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Less than 50% of the cells obscured by blood or
inflammation
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Properly labeled specimens
Satisfactory Pap Smear (and normal).
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