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  1. School of Health Professions, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop 4048, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA

    Marilee Means PhD, SCT(ASCP)

  2. Cytology and Cytopathology Fellowship Program, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital, 5150 Centre Avenue, 2, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA

    Walid E. Khalbuss MD, PhD, FIAC (Director)

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    Marilee Means

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Means, M., Khalbuss, W.E. (2013). The Pap Test: Technique and Reporting. In: Khalbuss, W., Means, M. (eds) Gynecological and Breast Cytopathology Board Review and Self-Assessment. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7270-4_1

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