Save. The length of time it takes the Internal Revenue Service to process a return, send a refund or apply a payment depends on several conditions, including the filing and refund delivery methods. The IRS, according to statistics on its website, processed more than 145 million individual returns in 2013.
Abnormal Pap Test - Cause. Most abnormal Pap tests are caused by HPV infections. Other types of infection-such as those caused by bacteria, yeast, or protozoa (Trichomonas)-sometimes lead to minor changes on a Pap test called atypical squamous cells.
Having Sex, Douching, or Using Vaginal Inserts Two Days Before a Pap Smear. A general rule of thumb is not to have anything inside your vagina for two days before having a Pap smear, as it can mask abnormal cells, possibly causing an inaccurate Pap smear result. This includes having intercourse, douching, or using tampons or any sort of vaginal lubricant, medicine, or creams.