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A pap smear is a screening test for Cervical cancer. It does not diagnose cancer. It points out which patients need further testing, typically colposcopy and biopsy, to check for cancer.
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How can pap smear be treated?
A pap smear is a test, not a diagnosis. It doesn't require treatment. There are many different possible results from a pap smear, each requiring different follow-up.
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.
What is the ICD-9-CM code for pap smear?
ICD9 codes are diagnostic codes. The pap smear is a procedure and has a CPT code.
Can a pap smear detect CIN?
A pap smear can detect conditions that may be CIN. Further testing is required for definitive diagnosis of CIN.
What does a diagnosis of V76.2 mean for Pap test results?
V76.2 is not a disgnosis of pap smear results. It is a code used when a pap smear is done for screening, with no suspicion of disease. Talk with your health care provider about your concerns and your test result.
What is the presence of metaplastic cells in a pap smear result?
Metaplasia found on a pap smear result is an indication that sampling was complete. It does not indicate a problem.
Can a pap smear stop you from conceiving?
A pap smear does not affect your fertility. You are as likely to get pregnant after a pap smear as you are before a pap smear.
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the?
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix, most often. Vaginal and anal pap smears are also used.
Had a normal pap smear but still feel wrong?
A pap smear is meant to look for cervical cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. If you're having symptoms, a pap smear is unlikely to provide a diagnosis. Contact your health care provider about your continuing symptoms to find out what exam and testing are required to determine the cause.
How long after a miscarriage do you go for pap?
A miscarriage does not change recommendations for pap smear frequency. You go for a pap smear on the schedule recommended at your last pap smear.
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.
A is used to detect cervical cancer?
PAP Smear
