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Are endometrial biopsy and pap test the same thing?

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No: The pap looks for abdnormal cervical cells, and the endometrial biopsy looks for abnormal endometrial cells (from inside the uterus). Both tests require a vaginal exam.

Answered 9/26/2017

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: The pap is testing the cervical cells. Teh endometrial biopsy is testing the cells from inside the uterus.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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