Pap Smear (Reporting Only)

Pap Smear — cervical cancer screening test for women aged 21–65.

About this test

A Pap smear (Pap test) screens for cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes by sampling cells from the cervix. It is recommended every 3 years for women aged 21–65, or every 5 years when combined with HPV co-testing (30+). The procedure takes ~5 minutes during a routine gynaecological examination. At Classic Diagnostics, both conventional and liquid-based cytology (LBC) options are available.

Important information & instructions

Collect smears by endocervical brush and ayres spatula onto 2 glass slides and fix immediately in Absolute alcohol for 30 min and air dry. Do not allow smears to air dry before fixation.

Test Details

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