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Also known as | PAP Smear |
Department | CYTOLOGY |
Speciality Name | PAP SMEAR*** |
Test type | Pathology |
Report | 24 Hours |
Avoid intercourse, douching, or using any vaginal medicines or spermicidal foams, creams or jellies for two days before having a Pap smear, as these may wash away or obscure abnormal cells. Try not to schedule a Pap smear during your menstrual period.
To check for cervical cancer or cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer. Also aids in the detection of inflammations or infections
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