The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is commonly used to screen for cervical cancer and since its introduction in organized screening programmes in resource-rich countries it has been successful in ...

One of the most effective ways to prevent cervical cancer is through a Pap smear test—a simple yet powerful screening tool that has saved millions of lives. “A Pap smear, commonly referred to ...

A Papanicolaou test, also known as a Pap smear or Pap test, checks for abnormal cervical cells ... Both tests are performed by taking a swab of the cervix to obtain a sample of cervical cells which ...