Pap Smear
Also called: Cervical Smear, Pap Test
Cervical cancer screening for women aged 21–65 — recommended every 3 years.
- Duration
- 15 min
- Report
- 3-5 days
- Sample
- Swab
- Fasting
- Not needed
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What this test is
A Pap smear collects cells from the cervix and examines them under a microscope for early cancer or pre-cancer changes. Most cervical cancer is preventable with regular screening, since pre-cancerous changes can be treated long before they turn into cancer. Indian guidelines recommend a Pap test every 3 years for women aged 21–65, more often if previous results were abnormal.
When you need this test
- Every 3 years for women aged 21–65 (routine screening)
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Bleeding between periods or after intercourse
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Follow-up of previous abnormal Pap result
How to prepare
- Schedule between days 10 and 20 of your menstrual cycle (count from day 1 of last period).
- Avoid intercourse, tampons, douching, or vaginal medication for 48 hours before.
- Do not have the test during periods.
- Empty your bladder before the procedure.
Why DiagnoHouse for this test
NABL-accredited lab
Quality-audited blood, urine, and stool analysis.
Same-day reports
Most pathology reports ready within 4 hours of collection.
Calibrated equipment
Analysers calibrated daily; quality controls run with every batch.
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FAQs
Is it painful?
Mild discomfort for about 1 minute. Our female sonographer/technician performs the collection in a private examination room.How often should I do it?
Every 3 years if results are normal. More often (annually) if previous abnormal results, immunocompromised, or DES-exposed.Should I do an HPV test too?
Co-testing with HPV (Pap + HPV) is recommended for women over 30 and extends screening to every 5 years if both negative. Discuss with your gynaecologist.Why does it take 3–5 days?
Cells must be fixed, stained, and examined microscopically by a trained cytopathologist — this is a manual, careful process.
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