A pap smear used to detect cervical cancer is sent to which department of a reference laboratory?

A) Toxicology
B) Histology
C) Serology
D) Immunology
E) Cytology

Pap Smear

A screening test for cervical cancer, involving the collection of cells from the cervix.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina, often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Reference Laboratory

A specialized lab that performs testing beyond the scope of routine clinical laboratories, often for complex or uncommon tests.