No changes necessary. No changes necessary. Put on surgical gown. Collection of cells from the cervix and vagina should not be uncomfortable. Some degree of apprehension or fear is normal and should be expected.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Examining table, with stirrups. Description of test For your own comfort, empty your bladder before the test. Lie on your back on an examining table with your feet raised and supported by stirrups. You may be more comfortable if you keep your shoes on. Your lower body is covered with a drape.