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Confused by recommendations. what does a pap test for?
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Abnormal cells: The pap test is for abnormal cells on on a woman's cervix. The test can detect both normal, pre-cancerous and cancer cells. It involves gently scraping the cervix to collect the cells, then they go to a pathologist who examines the specimen under a microscope. The results are then reported back to the one who performed the test. Paps are almost always painless. Good question.
Answered 10/12/2012
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Pap smear: It is procedure for collecting samples of cells from the cervix. Not sure what recommendation is in your case, but your ob/gyn doctor is best to ask.
Answered 9/28/2016
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