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Also known as | Pap smear, Vaginal Swab Direct Smear |
Department | CLINICAL PATHOLOGY |
Speciality Name | VAGINAL SWAB DIRECT SMEAR |
Test type | Pathology |
Report | 24 Hours |
No Patient preparation is needed
The test can detect abnormal cells in the cervix before they become cancerous. Healthcare providers often perform HPV tests during Pap tests to check for HPV, one of the leading causes of cervical cancer. An unclear or abnormal Pap smear result may be a sign of infection, another problem or cancer.
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