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Can a pap smear test determine how long ago you had sex?
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No: A pap test looks for cervical cancer. It can't tell how long ago you had sex or if you ever did.
Answered 11/25/2013
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Nope: A pap smear is only used to look for abnormal cells that may indicate cervical cancer.
Answered 3/26/2013
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