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The equipment needed for a pap smear is the patient drape, speculum, warm water, and the pap collection device.
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How does a pap test diagnose cervical dysplasia?
The Pap test is a simple procedure. A doctor inserts a small brush and obtains a sample of cervical cells that are then analyzed under a microscope.
What procedure usually precedes a cone biopsy?
The procedure is often recommended if a Pap test indicates the presence of abnormal cells.
What do smear tests test for?
Pap smears check to see if you need further testing to detect cancer of the cervix or precancerous changes on the cervix.
Pap smear is a clinical chemistry test?
A pap smear is a cytological test. It is not a chemical test.
How did the pap test get its name?
It is called the "Pap" test after its developer, Dr. George N. Papanicolaou.
Can a pap smear cause a false pregnancy test?
A pap does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test.
What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
Do obgyn's test for herpes and hpv in prenatal pap?
A pap smear is not used to test for herpes. Whether an HPV test will be run at the time of your pap depends on factors including your age, pap history, and current pap result. Ask your health care provider if it makes sense for you to be tested for HPV at your next pap.
Can the doctor see any abnormalities during a pap test?
Yes. That is the whole point of a pap test
What is another name for a pap test?
It often is called a "Pap smear."
Can a pap smear test prevent a possible pregnancy from occurring?
A pap smear test won't prevent pregnancy.
Medical test called Papanicolaou?
The Papanicolaou Test, also called a Pap test or Pap smear is used to detect cervical cancer. A variation, the anal Pap is used to detect anal cancer.
