Cervical Cytology

Also known as: PAP Test; Smear Test; Cervical Screening

Formal name: Papanicolaou smear; cervical/vaginal cytology

Related tests: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Trichomonas wet prep

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Conditions: Cervical cancer, HPV

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NHS Cancer Screening Programmes: Cervical screening

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