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Can you have smear test any other way i.e i have heard about a CA125 blood test rather than having to go down there..?
The 2 tests test different things. pap smear tests for cervical cell changes and cervical cancer, CA125 in blood indicate other cancers such as ovarian cancer in ladies.
Do you do cancer test for blood ca125?
yes,
How do you check for cervical cancer?
The best and safest way to determine if you do have cervical cancer is to make an appointment with a gynocologist. They are trained specialists and have the equipment to test for this and get accurate results.
Why is it important to have a cervical smear?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
Why do you need a cervical smear test?
A cervical smear is a screening test for cervical cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. It allows early treatment if a problem is found.
What do you test for in a smear test?
Cervical Cancer and overall health of your reproductive organs.
Can a pap test detect a pregnancy?
This test will only tell you, if you have cervical cancer.
What is pap test?
A test that involves in taking a sample of cervical cells to determine if they are growing abnormally.
What is a screening test in which cells are scraped from the cervix and examined to detect cervical cancer?
The initial screening test for cervical cancer is the Pap smear. This test is not specific, however; the more specific test used when the smear indicates the need for further treatment is the cervical biopsy.
What is a ca125 test?
Blood levels of CA 125 are used primarily to monitor the treatment of ovarian cancer. A falling CA 125 level usually indicates that cancer is responding to the treatment.
What is a pap smear test all about?
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
Does a ca125 blood test require fasting?
No, a CA125 blood test does not typically require fasting. It is measuring a specific protein in the blood, and fasting is not necessary for accurate results.
