IMPROVED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SAMPLING CERVICAL TISSUE

摘要

A cervical sampling system for collecting a cervical sample for a Pap test. The cervical sampling system includes an insertion tube (2) and an introduction guide member (20) that guides the insertion tube (2) into a vaginal cavity. The vaginal insertion tube (2) includes an insertion depth indicator (12) to allow the user to determine the appropriate depth to inser t the tube (2). A cervical sampler (50) is positioned within the vaginal insertion tube (2) and extends into the vaginal cavity to collect samples. T he insertion tube (2) and cervical sampler (50) include signalling members whic h cooperate to indicate to the user when the cervical sample (50) has been rotated through a complete revolution.