Fixative agent for PAP smear is which of the following?: (A) Normal saline, (B) 95% ethanol, (C) Formalin, (D) Air drying
Answer is B. 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)