Fixative agent for PAP smear is which of the following?
PAP smear is an impoant screening test which is used to diagnose cervical dysplasia or cervical carcinoma in females. We use Ether and 95% ethyl alcohol solution in the ratio 1:1 as fixative for the purpose of PAP smear. Best screening test to pick up cervical cancer in the early stage - (Visual Inspection of Cervix with Acetic acid)
Normal saline
95% ethanol
Formalin
Air drying
Tumors