a simple swabbing of the cervix to determine the presence of cancerous tissue. This test should be done annually unless otherwise recommended by a physician.

A screening test to determine the presence of cervical cancer. It is done by gently touching a cotton swab on the cervix and then wiping the swab on a slide which is treated and examined under a microscope.

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A procedure used to study the cells of the cervix; detects precancerous or cancerous cells in the cervix.

A method for examining cells collected from the vagina and cervix. The test can detect cancer of the cervix and changes that may precede that type of cancer.

Pap is short for "papanicolaou". This is a test where a small brush like instrument is used to gently collect some cells from the area of the cervix. RUHS recommends that all women over the age of 21 (and all who are sexually active) receive a yearly pap test. It is a test that is designed to find cancerous or pre-cancerous changes early enough that treatment is effective. It may sometimes also detect changes consistent with HPV and other STIs. More information on Pap tests and gyn exams.

a quick test designed to screen for pre-cancer or cancer of the cervix.

A way to examine cells collected from the cervix and vagina. This test can show the presence of infection, inflammation, abnormal cells, or cancer. Also called a Pap smear.

a method of examining stained cells in a cervical smear for early diagnosis of uterine cancer

a check for early signs of cervical cancer

a good way to find changes that could become cancer

a medical test performed by a doctor during an internal pelvic examination

a method used to determine if there are any abnormal cells on the surface or the lining of the cervix

an exam that allows the health care provider to collect cells from your cervix, the opening to the uterus

an important diagnostic test for early diagnosis of cervical cancer

a procedure in which cells are collected from the cervix to examine them for signs of infection or precancerous changes

a procedure in which cells are scraped from the cervix for examination under a microscope

a procedure to collect cells from the surface of the cervix and vagina

a routine test in which a sample is taken from the uterine wall to check for abnormalities, such as pre-cancerous cells

a scraping of cells from the surface and canal of the cervix

a screening procedure where an OB/GYN looks for signs that might lead to cervical cancer

a screening test done during a pelvic exam to check for abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix

a screening test for abnormalities of the cervix

a screening test that involves scraping cells from the outside of the cervix

a simple and relatively painless test that obtains cells from a woman's cervix and a certified cytotechnologist evaluates the cells for abnormalities which may be indicative of cervical cancer

a simple, effective screening for cervical cell abnormalities

a simple, painless test to check for any abnormal cells on a woman's cervix

a simple procedure in which a sample of cells is swabbed from the cervix (at the top of the vagina), to test for any unusual changes which may suggest the risk or presence of cancer

a simple, relatively inexpensive procedure that can easily detect cancerous or precancerous conditions

a simple test that can find changes in the cervix (see picture)

a simple test that takes only a few minutes ( click here for procedure details )

a simple test to do

a simple test where a small number of cells are gently wiped from the cervix with a spatula or brush

a test to see if there are any abnormal cells that may represent early stages of cancer or cancer itself

a very simple procedure that tests the cervix for cancer and helps to detect it at an early stage

a way to examine cells collected from the cervix, or the "mouth" of the womb (located at the top of the vagina), for the presence of infection, inflammation, abnormal cells, and/or cancer

The microscopic examination of a sample of cells removed from the cervix to screen for cervical cancer.

Short form for the Papanicolaou test, which is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from the cervix.

Developed by the late Dr. George Papanicolaou, it is a simple microscopic examination of cells. This test can detect cancer of the cervix at an early, highly curable stage. (see cytology)

A simple microscopic examination of cells to detect cervical cancer at an early stage.

Or Pap Smear is a test designed to detect the presence of or potential for cervical cancer. Women should get one every 6 months, unless your doctor instruct you otherwise.

Known to most as a "pap smear," this is an exam where cells from the surface of the cervix are collected and examined under a microscope to detect cancers, sexually transmitted infections and any other reproductive abnormalities. A pap smear is recommended to women on a yearly basis.

The procedure in which cells are removed from the cervix during a vaginal exam, placed on a slide, and examined through a microscope to look for cancer or precancerous conditions.

Microscopic examination of cells collected from the cervix. It is used to detect cancer or changes that may lead to cancer that may be cancer or may lead to cancer, and it can sho...

(PAP SMEAR): A test in which cells are taken from the cervix and vagina and examined under a microscope.

Developed by the late Dr. George Papanicolaou, this simple microscopic examination of cells can detect cancer in the cervix at an early, highly curable stage. (see also Cytology) ( Read More)

Test that looks for various conditions, particularly malignant (cancerous) and premalignant, of the female genital tract (cancer of the vagina, cervix, and endometrium)

A Pap test, also known as a Pap smear, is part of the gynecological exam and helps detect abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix before they have a chance to become precancers or cervical cancer.

Exam performed inside the vagina to check the cervix for problems.

the collection of cervical cells using a cotton swab; the cells are then examined under a microscope to determine if there are cancer cells present.

the nurse or doctor wipes a swab on the cervix inside your vagina to take a few cells. A lab will check these cells for cancer or other problems.

This test involves scraping some cells from a woman's cervix and looking at them under a microscope to see if abnormal cells are present. Also called a Pap smear.

a test that is used to identify abnormal cell changes on uterine cervix and to screen for cervical cancer.

The Papanicolau test; a test that detects abnormalities in the cells of the female genital tract. The test is performed by a health care provider, who uses a small brush or swab to brush along the cervix in order to obtain a sample of cells, which are then studied under a microscope.

A test that involves collecting a sample of cells from the cervix to detect the presence of cancer, inflammation, or infection

Microscopic examination of cells collected from the cervix. The Pap test is used todetect cancer, changes in the cervix that may lead to cancer, and noncancerous conditions, such as infection or inflammation.

Examen de Papanicolaou A test in which cells are taken from the cervix and vagina and examined under a microscope Consiste en examinar células recolectadas del cuello uterino y la vagina. Esta prueba puede mostrar la presencia de infección, inflamación, células anormales, o cáncer.

The collection of cells from the cervix for examination under a microscope. It is used to detect changes that may be cancer or may lead to cancer, and can show noncancerous conditions, such as infection or inflammation. Also called a Pap smear.

AKA a “pap smear”, this is a procedure used to examine the cells of a woman's cervix in order to detect infection, hormonal conditions, and cancerous or pre-cancerous cells. Women should have this test once a year (it's usually a routine part of a gynecological exam) starting at age 18 or when they become sexually active.

Test that involves microscopic examination of cells collected from the cervix during a pelvic examination, used to detect changes that may be cancer or may lead to cancer, and to show noncancerous conditions, such as infection or inflammation.

A test that is used to detect changes in the cells of a woman's cervix . Changes in a woman's cervix can be an early sign of cancer. It's important to get a Pap Test every year whether or not you're having sex.

test for cervical cancer done by examining cells scraped off the cervix during a pelvic examination. Also referred to as a pap smear and should be checked annually.

A test in which cells are taken from the cervix and examined in a lab for abnormalities that could signal cancer.

Microscopic examination of cells collected from the cervix. It is used to detect changes that may be cancer or may lead to cancer, and it can show noncancerous conditions, such as infection or inflammation. Also called Pap smear.

A screening test for cervical cancer based on the examination under the microscope of cells collected from the cervix , smeared on a slide and specially stained to reveal premalignant (before cancer) and malignant (cancer) changes as well as changes due to noncancerous conditions such as inflammation from infections. Also called a Pap smear. See the entire definition of Pap test

The common term for the Papanicolaou test, a simple smear method of examining stained cells to detect cancer of the cervix.

Also called the Pap smear, this screening procedure detects abnormalities in the cells of the female reproductive tract.

Microscopic examination of cells exfoliated or scraped from a mucosal surface after staining with a special stain; used especially for detection of cancer of the uterine cervix.

Papanicolaou test. Microscopic examination of cells collected from the vagina and cervix to test for uterine cancer or dysplasia.