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It is a screening test of a woman's uterus to look for pre-cancerous and cancerous cells. If you have them done regularly, any changes can be looked out for and checked out. During a pap smear, a tool is used to take cells from the outer opening of the cervix, the uterus and endocervix. The cells are examined under a microscope to look for abnormalities. I have enclosed a link in the related links which will give you some more information
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is a screening test for Cervical cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. It is important because treatment for these conditions is significantly easier when they are detected early.
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∙ 15y agoThe pap smear test is a screening test done on asymptomatic (without symptoms) females to check for pre-cancerous cells/lesions in the cervix.
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
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∙ 13y agoThe Pap smear test is used to check cells of the cervix for any signs of change, indicating possible cervical cancer or the presence of cervical cancer.
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
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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.
An exfoliative biopsy of the cervix and surronding tissues is known as?
Papanicolaou test also known as pap smear test
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.
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.
