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A pap smear kit is a device that collects a cervical sample for cytological examination. It usually contains the following items:Glass slideWooden spatulaCotton-tipped applicatorEndocervical brushCervical brushSwab stickSterilized dry bivalve Cusco speculumWide mouth specimen bottle with fixative Pap smear kits are used to detect cancer, abnormal cells, and diagnose cervical cancer. Women should get a pap smear during their postmenstrual period or between the 14th and 28th day of their cycle. They should avoid getting a pap smear when they are actively bleeding or during the first 3–4 days of menstruation.