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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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What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?

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Can a pap smear test prevent a possible pregnancy from occurring?

A pap smear test won't prevent pregnancy.


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What is another name for a pap test?

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Do you need a pap smear test after a miscarriage?

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Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?

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