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Pap smears check to see if you need further testing to detect cancer of the cervix or precancerous changes on the cervix.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoA pap test a a medical procedure that test the cells of the cervix for cancer and other abnormalities.
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∙ 9y agoSmear tests test for abnormal cells in the cervix. Abnormal cells may be a sign of Cervical cancer. A smear test is also known as a Pap Test.
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Can hbv be tested in a pap smear?
No, a pap smear tests for abnormalities of the cervix or cervical dysplasia. To test for HBV you will need a blood test. JM
Can you have a female doctor take your smear test?
Yes, both male and female doctors can perform pap smear tests.
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.
What is a smear test?
A smear Test is a test for women only to see if they have cancer. The Doctor of the smear test stretche's the womens vagina and brushes around inside and then tests it and they receive the results a few weeks after.
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.
Pap smear is a clinical chemistry test?
A pap smear is a cytological test. It is not a chemical test.
Can you have a smear test in the UK before the age of twenty-five?
Normally in the UK woman do not have smear tests until about 25. However if you want to you can have these as soon as you are sexually active, it is completely up to you. Some say as soon as you are sexually active have a smear test. I hope this helps
Odorless yellow discharge that doesn't stop you went to the doctor and received test showing a regular pap smear?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is not used to find the reason for a yellow discharge. Contact your doctor to get more information about recommended tests.
What is a Pap smear and why is it given?
A pap smear is a simple test performed by your gynecologist to test for any cervical changes. It tests for cancer and other malignancies. A pap smear is given by gently swabbing the cervical area. This removes cells from the surface of the cervix that can be analyzed by your doctor or gynecologist to test for any problems.
What is a pep test?
Women get pap tests or a pap smear to test for the presence of cancer in the uterus or cervix. The cells that collected from a pap test are tested. Women should get tested every three years.
What does pap smear test do and why do females need it?
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer.
Will ovarian cysts make your pap smear test come back abnormal?
No, a pap smear only tests the lining of the uterus, cysts come and go most of the time on their own. Especially during a woman's childbearing years.
