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There are many kinds of abnormal pap smears. The point of the pap smear is the detection of abnormal, precancerous cells on the cervix. Occasionally, other abnormalities are found. If you're worried about your pap smear result, ask your health care provider for more information about your specific case. Some abnormalities require only routine followup in three to five years; others require other types of testing done within months of the smear.
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A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells where?
Typically Pap smears are done to check for abnormal cells on the cervix. Vaginal and anal Pap smears can also be done.
Can pap smear test be normal once abnormal?
Yes, it is very common for pap smears to go from abnormal to normal.
Why should women have 2 yealy pap smears?
For women with no history of abnormal pap smears, the frequency of paps is typically every three to five years. Women who had an abnormal or inadequate pap smear may get two smears in a year depending on their health history.
Who should get an annual PAP test?
Annual pap smears are no longer recommended for patients with a history of normal pap smears. The typical interval is three to five years unless you have an abnormal result.
What are the symptoms of pap smears?
I am not sure what you mean by symptoms. Pap smears look for abnormal cells in the uterus . The cells are gathered through a smear by the doctor and then analyzed for abnormal cells. Sometimes the cells show abnormal and a test is redone. If this continues other measures are taken. ------------------------------ Yeah, pap smears are used to detect pre-malignant and malignant growths in the uterus.
Does meth show on pap smears?
No, method does not show up in PAP smears. A PAP smear is a test for abnormal cervical cells as an early indication of cervical cancer, no way to pick-up on meth use.
Does abnormal paps always mean hiv?
Abnormal paps almost never mean HIV. While women with HIV are more likely to have abnormal pap smears, most women with abnormal pap smears do not have HIV.
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.
What is the legal age to start getting pap smears?
There is no law that determines the time to start pap smears. Pap smears are recommended for women 21 to 65.
Does a pap smear have to be performed with dx code V72.31?
No, pap smears may use other codes, particularly if there is a history of abnormal paps or some clinical abnormality.
Which gender gets a pap smear?
Typically women get pap smears. Rarely, men get anal pap smears, but this is not a common practice.
Family physician pap smears?
Family physicians routinely do pap smears. It is a normal part of family practice.
