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Fixative agent for PAP smear is which of the following?

A
Normal saline
B
95% ethanol
C
Formalin
D
Air drying
High-Yield Explanation
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)

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