The brushes I was referring to are the plastic instruments that the Dr. uses to collect the cells from the cervix. The company that makes the Surepath pap smear kits has a web site that is informative...
I am sorry I guess I didn't give you a step by step. First the doctor will insert the speculum and visualize the cervix. Next he will have you hand him the paddle or broom depending on his preference...
I have worked in an ob/gyn office for three years and of course every office is different. Most doctors offices are using a method of pap smears called sure-path. It is a great improvement over...