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		The Pap test is not a diagnostic test.
		The cells obtained during the Pap test are removed from the outermost layer of cells from the surface of the cervix.
		An abnormal Pap test is not a diagnosis.
	www.gyncancer.com /pap-test.html (2289 words)

	Pap test
		The Pap test is a procedure in which a physician scrapes cells from the cervix or vagina to check for cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, or abnormal changes that could lead to cancer.
		The Pap test is usually not done during the menstrual period because of the presence of blood cells.
		The Pap test, sometimes called a cervical smear, is the microscopic examination of cells scraped from both the outer cervix and the cervical canal.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/pap_test_pr.jsp (2355 words)

	PAP Test (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Pap tests are not always 100 percent correct.
		A false positive Pap test is when a woman is told she has abnormal cervical cells, but the cells are really normal.
		A false negative Pap test is when a woman is told her cells are normal, but in fact, there is a problem with the cervical cells that was missed.
	www.4woman.gov /faq/pap.htm (1914 words)

	Pap Test Screening for Cervical Cancer
		The development of the Pap test, the screening test for cervical cancer and pre-cancer, is the primary reason for this increased survival.
		A Pap test is not a pelvic exam, you do not need a Pap test until you have been sexually active for at least three years or have reached the age of 21.
		Pap tests are not necessary in women who have had a hysterectomy for treatment of a benign condition and who previously had consistently normal Pap tests.
	www.brighamandwomens.org /healthInfo/CervicalCancer.asp (1317 words)

	ALL ABOUT PAP TESTS -W.Rich,MD
		Pap tests are done on women who have no symptoms of cancer and have no findings suggesting a cancer.
		Pap test screening is recommended for all women beginning at age 18 years or at the onset of sexual activity, if earlier.
		The Pap test is performed by gently scraping cells from the cervix, smearing them onto a microscope slide and sending it to a pathology laboratory for evaluation.
	www.obgyn.net /women/articles/rich/pap-test.htm (2258 words)

	Pap Test
		A Pap test (sometimes called a Pap smear) is 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:
		A Pap test, along with a pelvic exam, is an important part of a woman's routine health care because it may detect abnormalities that can lead to invasive cancer.
		But, the Pap test is not only useful in detecting cancerous cells, it can detect other changes in the cervix and vagina, including dysplasia, or pre-cancer cells.
	www.umm.edu /women/paptest.htm (358 words)

	Pap Test - [Medical Test] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		During a Pap test, a small sample of cells from the surface of the cervix is collected by your health professional.
		You may be able to stop having regular Pap tests after you are 65 to 70 years of age, if you have had 3 normal Pap tests in a row, and you do not have a high risk of cervical cancer.
		Women who do not have a uterus may not need a Pap test if the uterus was not removed because of cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer.
	www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/medtest/hw5266/descrip.htm (273 words)

	The Pap Test: Questions and Answers - National Cancer Institute
		A Pap test and pelvic exam are important parts of a woman's routine health care because they can detect cancer or abnormalities that may lead to cancer of the cervix (see Question 3).
		The Pap test (sometimes called a Pap smear) is a way to examine cells collected from the cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus).
		A Pap test and pelvic exam are important parts of a woman’s routine health care because they can detect abnormalities that may lead to invasive cancer of the cervix.
	www.cancer.gov /cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/Pap-test (2430 words)

	University Health Service
		A Pap test is a simple test performed in a doctor’s office, used to detect cervical cell abnormalities.
		Pap tests are also good in detecting other changes to the cervix and vagina, including dysplasia, or pre-cancerous cells, and inflammations.
		A Pap test is reported as normal (negative) when all the cells are determined to be of healthy size and shape.
	www.case.edu /stuaff/UHS/pap.htm (931 words)

	Pap smear information on MedicineNet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A Pap smear (also known as the Pap test) is a medical procedure in which a sample of cells from a woman's cervix (the end of the uterus that extends into the vagina) is collected and spread (smeared) on a microscope slide.
		The Pap smear is not intended to detect other forms of cancer such as those of the ovary, vagina, or uterus.
		Pap smear testing is not indicated for women who have hysterectomy (with removal of the cervix) for benign conditions.
	www.medicinenet.com /pap_smear/article.htm (850 words)

	Abnormal pap smear: cervical dysplasia, and treatment of abnormal pap test
		During a pap smear some cells are scraped or brushed off the cervix, and prepared on a slide that can be examined under a microscope.
		The purpose of the Pap test is to detect changes that may lead to cervical cancer long before cancer develops.
		Years ago, pap smears were graded on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being normal and 5 being cancer.
	www.gynalternatives.com /abnpap.htm (288 words)

	Pap Smear: The Test
		When a Pap smear is ordered, an HPV DNA test also may be requested for women over the age of 30.
		This test result may sometimes be followed-up with DNA testing to identify the presence of a high-risk HPV infection.
		The Pap smear, when performed routinely, has been a great help in the early detection of cervical cancer, which is treatable if caught at an early stage.
	www.labtestsonline.org /understanding/analytes/pap/test.html (721 words)

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		An important part of this exam is the Pap test, sometimes called a Pap smear, which helps in the early detection and removal of abnormal cells on the cervix.
		Because it monitors the vaginal canal for abnormal changes, the Pap test is also important for women who have had a hysterectomy.
		When you are scheduling your annual pelvic examination, keep in mind that the best time to have a Pap test is 10 to 20 days after the first day of your last period.
	www.crha-health.ab.ca /clin/women/Pap_Test.htm (663 words)

	ACS :: Pap Test
		The Pap test, or Pap smear, is a way to check cells from the cervix (the lower part of the uterus or womb) and the vagina.
		The Pap test (or Pap smear) is a procedure used to obtain cells from the cervix for cervical cytology screening.
		The test is done in a similar way to the Pap test in terms of how the sample is collected, and in some cases can even be done on the same sample.
	www.cancer.org /docroot/PED/content/PED_2_3X_Pap_Test.asp?sitearea=PED (5624 words)

	Pap Test
		Rarely, a Pap test may indicate the presence of cells that appear to be infected with the Herpes virus.
		Pap tests are not reliable as a test for Herpes and the results should never be offered as a definitive diagnosis.
		If endometrial cells are reported on a Pap test in a postmenopausal woman, or on repeated Pap tests in a premenopausal woman who is not menstruating at the time of the Pap test, doctors usually recommend a biopsy of the tissue that lines the uterus.
	www.healthsquare.com /fgwh/wh1ch39.htm (3895 words)

	Child Health Library - Growth and Development - Pap Test
		A Pap test, along with a pelvic examination, is an important part of a female's routine healthcare because it may detect abnormalities that can lead to invasive cancer.
		A woman should always consult with her physician about when and how often a Pap test and pelvic examination should be performed.
		Women 65 to 70 years of age who have had at least three normal Pap tests and no abnormal Pap tests in the last 10 years may decide, upon consultation with their healthcare provider, to stop cervical cancer screening.
	www.chp.edu /greystone/growth/paptest.php (637 words)

	Health Services: Abnormal Pap Test Results
		A Pap test is a scraping of cells from the surface and canal of the cervix.
		If any of the repeat Pap tests are abnormal, you will be advised to have a special evaluation called a colposcopy (a procedure which allows your clinician to visualize your cervix under magnification).
		Occasionally, if a Pap test is reported as Low Grade SIL, the abnormalities are caused by simple problems like infection or healing from a minor injury or, rarely, there is no problem at all.
	www.pprsr.org /healthServices/abnormalPapTests_moreinfo.cfm (945 words)

	Pap Test, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A Pap test (sometimes called a Pap smear) is sometimes done during a pelvic or gynecologic examination.
		During a Pap test, the clinician uses a small soft brush to collect cells from the cervix, or the opening of the uterus (womb).
		A Pap test, along with a pelvic examination, is an important part of healthcare for women, because it may detect abnormal cells that can lead to cancer (see sidebar).
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/info/teen/procedure/paptest.htm (604 words)

	Abnormal Pap Test - Planned Parenthood Golden Gate
		An abnormal Pap test can mean that there are harmless cell changes due to infection, or that there are precancerous changes which if ignored may become cancer.
		A finding of inflammation on a Pap test sometimes means that there is a viral or bacterial infection of the cervix.
		If any of the repeat Pap tests are abnormal, you will be advised to have a special evaluation called a colposcopy (a procedure which allows your clinician to visualize your cervix under magnification).
	www.ppgg.org /site/c.esJMKZPKJtH/b.1164271/k.926D/Abnormal_Pap_Test.htm (939 words)

	Pap Test
		You may be able to stop having regular Pap tests after you are 65 to 70 years of age, you have had 3 normal Pap tests in a row, and you do not have a high risk of cervical cancer.
		Or the test may detect abnormal cells when abnormal cells are not present (false-positive) Talk with your health professional about how often you should have Pap tests.
		A Pap test alone is not used to diagnose dysplasia or cervical cancer.
	www.webmd.com /hw/healthy_women/hw5266.asp (1519 words)

	Pap smear: Screening test for cervical cancer - MayoClinic.com
		A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a simple procedure that collects cells from your cervix —; the lower, narrow end of your uterus.
		Further testing is needed to determine the source of the abnormal cells.
		The cells collected for the Pap smear appear so abnormal that the pathologist is almost certain a cancer is present in the vagina, cervix or, occasionally, the uterus.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/pap-smear/HQ01177 (1423 words)

	Tests & Procedures - Pap Test (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A Pap test, along with a pelvic examination, is an important part of a woman's routine healthcare because it may detect abnormalities that can lead to invasive cancer.
		The Pap test is useful for detecting not only cancerous cells, but also other cervical and vaginal abnormalities including dysplasia (precancerous cells) and inflammation.
		Though the cost of the procedure, call Thinprep, is double what a Pap test costs, studies show that Thinprep may require fewer repeat test and detects more early-stage lesions.
	www.montefiore.org /healthlibrary/centers/womens/paptest (728 words)

	Pap Tests and Cervical Health - National Cancer Institute
		Cervical cancer is largely preventable and curable with regular Pap tests and pelvic exams.
		A Pap test is done during a pelvic exam.
		If your Pap test results are unclear, your doctor may want to perform an HPV test.
	www.cancer.gov /cancerinfo/pap-tests-cervical-health (616 words)

	Pap Test
		It is also the most preventable because of the innovation of the pap test over 50 years ago which has reduced cervical cancer related deaths by 70 percent.
		With the innovation of the liquid pap test, 100 percent of the sample is sent to the lab.
		A side benefit to the new pap technology is that if your healthcare provider feels more tests need to be done, they can often do them from the original sample.
	www.lincolnhospital.org /pap_test.htm (445 words)

	Abnormal Pap Test
		An abnormal Pap test indicates that cells on your cervix have changed.
		An abnormal Pap test result is not uncommon because the cells of the cervix normally undergo constant change.
		Many abnormal Pap tests are caused by viral infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, or other types of infection, such as those caused by bacteria, fungi (yeast), or protozoa (Trichomonas).
	www.peacehealth.org /kbase/topic/major/hw27574/descrip.htm (643 words)

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