PAP Smear Test - Indications & Risk Population

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PAP Smear TestWhy is it important?
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• A PAP smear test is a screening test that is used
  to detect abnormal cells in a woman's cervix. It
  is usually recommended as part of routine
  gynecological care for women between the ages of
  21 and 65.
• It is used to screen cervical cancer in a woman.

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• The test generally involves the collection and
  examination of cells from the cervix region
  (lower and narrow end of the uterus) for the
  existence of abnormal cells leading to cancer.
• The results of a pap smear test can detect the
  presence of abnormal cells that may be
  precancerous or cancerous. If abnormal cells are
  detected, further testing may be needed to
  determine the appropriate treatment.

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PAP Smear TestIndications

• The Gynaecologist advises having a PAP Smear test
  to detect the presence of the following
  conditions in the cervical area
• Abnormal or precancerous cells
• Cervical inflammations
• Infections

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Who all are at Risk and should go for a PAP Smear
Screening?

• Women with the following risk factors are
  recommended for more-frequent screening tests.
• Presence of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
  infection
• History of exposure to Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
• Weak immune system
• Detection of precancerous cells on a pap smear
  test

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