The PAP stain contains multiple dyes to differentiate cells in smears of various bodily secretions and specimens from fine needle aspirations. It is a polychrome staining method which depends on degree of cellular maturity and cellular metabolic activity. The stain is designed to differentiate variety of cells in vaginal smear to detect vaginal, uterine and cervical cancers.
The PAP stain contains multiple dyes to differentiate cells in smears of various bodily secretions and specimens from fine needle aspirations. It is a polychrome staining method which depends on degree of cellular maturity and cellular metabolic activity. The stain is designed to differentiate variety of cells in vaginal smear to detect vaginal, uterine and cervical cancers.