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During a pap test do they clip off a little piece of anything inside?

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Dr. Carolyn Thompson answered

No: The pap test uses a brush-like device to "sweep" up cells from the cervix. There is no "clipping.".

Dr Villaplana and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 12/23/2014

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A member asked:

During a pap test do they clip off a little piece of anything inside?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carolyn Thompson answered

Dr Villaplana and 6 doctors agreed

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