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A pap smear looks for cancer or precancerous changes on the cervix; it's a cytologic test. A culture looks for infection; it's a microbiologic test. They are not the same.
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Pap smear is a clinical chemistry test?
A pap smear is a cytological test. It is not a chemical test.
What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
Can they see if you are pregnant when doing a pap smear?
A pap smear can't detect pregnancy. A pregnancy test is required for that purpose.
Can a pap smear test prevent a possible pregnancy from occurring?
A pap smear test won't prevent pregnancy.
Can lubricants affect a pap smear test?
Yes, lubricants can affect a pap smear.
What is a pap smear urine test used for?
There is no "pap smear urine test." A urine test may be done at the time of the pap smear to detect other conditions. Talk with your heatlh care provider to find out what tests were done during your exam.
When pregnant can you take pap smear test?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is a normal part of prenatal care.
An exfoliative biopsy of the cervix and surronding tissues is known as?
Papanicolaou test also known as pap smear test
What can be tested with a pap smear?
A pap smear is a screening test for cancer and precancerous changes of the cervix. An abnormal test result points out the need for additional testing.
What is another name for a pap test?
It often is called a "Pap smear."
Can you get pregnant if your pap smear test is positive?
yes get pregnant if pep smear test positive
Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?
A pap does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.
