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Cervical smear

Also known as: PAP test
Formal name: Papanicolaou smear, cervical/vaginal cytology
Related tests: Human papillomavirus (HPV), trichomonas wet prep
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To screen for early abnormalities which, if left untreated, could lead to cervical cancer and for certain vaginal or uterine infections

When to get tested?
If you are a woman over the age of 18 and/or sexually active; every two years or as advised by your doctor

Sample required?
Cells from the cervical area (neck of the womb)



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September 26, 2007

 

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