What is the Pap smear or Pap test?

A: A Pap test, often called a Pap smear, is a medical procedure in which cells are collected from the woman's cervix and spread (smeared) onto a slide.  The cells are examined under a microscope for the presence of cancer or cells that could lead to cancer.

The Pap test (Pap smear) is the primary test used to diagnose cervical cancer.

For further information, the National Cancer Institute has written a Fact Sheet on the Pap Test.

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