Pap Smear Collection With the Papette Brush

Pap Smear Collection With the Papette Brush: A Pragmatic Study

This research study is comparing Pap smear collection techniques using the Papette brush to traditional spatula and cytology brush for cervical cancer screening

At the investigators institution the investigators have been using both the traditional spatula and cytology and the Papette brush for Pap smear collection. The investigators will be comparing adequacy of sample rates, provider perceived pain and bleeding and overall satisfaction with each collection technique.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult women, aged 21-64 years old.
• Have given consent for medical records to be accessed.
• Who will have a Pap smear exam in CIM from July 2021 through June 2022.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women, age < 21 or > 64.
• Has vaginal spotting present during cervical sampling.
• Did not give consent to have medical records accessed.