Pap test or Papanicolaou test or smear is the procedure, where the doctor collects cells from the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus. Here, the tissue lining the cervix is gently scraped off, and the cells that are collected are tested for cervical cancer.
ASCCP Pap Guidelines: A Recent Update
The latest ASCCP pap guidelines were modified in the year 2019 based on several guiding principles. Read the article to know more.
Pap Smear - Preparation and Procedure
Sex before a pap test can give abnormal test results. This article explains whether sex is advisable before a pap test and how to prepare for a pap test.
