Genital PAP Smear
Understanding Genital PAP Smear
What is Genital PAP Smear?
Genital PAP Smear test helps to screen cervical cancer in women. This test detects changes in your cervical cells that may potentially become cancerous in the future. This test also detects infection with Human Papillomavirus(HPV) and inflammation in the cervix. Women may get this test done when they have symptoms such as bleeding from the vagina after sex, vaginal discharge containing blood, pelvic pain, and pain during sex. Women between 21-65 years can get this test done once in three years to prevent cervical cancer. In addition, measures such as maintaining genital hygiene and getting HPV vaccination may help prevent cervical cancer.
What is Genital PAP Smear used for?
-
To detect abnormal or potentially abnormal cells from the vagina and uterine cervix
-
To detect any vaginal or uterine infections
-
To screen for cervical cancer
-
To follow up after an abnormal Pap test
-
To monitor any abnormalities or unusual findings
Interpreting Genital PAP Smear results
Interpretations
A negative result means no abnormal cells were identified.
A positive result suggests presence of abnormal cells which can be cancerous or precancerous.
Other tests
