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5 unusual facts about Pap test


Bhanwari Devi

Due to these delays, the vaginal swab was taken more than 48 hours after the alleged rape, although Indian law requires this to be done within 24 hours.

Pap test

Endocervical and endometrial abnormalities can also be detected, as can a number of infectious processes, including yeast, herpes simplex virus and trichomoniasis.

The test was invented by and named after the prominent Greek doctor Georgios Papanikolaou.

The test was invented by and named after the prominent Greek doctor Georgios Papanikolaou.

For example, United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends waiting at least three years after first sex.


David B. Samadi

Women go through more preventive screening; they give birth; they have mammograms and PAP smears; men do not like to go to the doctor.


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Well-woman examination

The most important tests included in an examination is the breast exam, pelvic exam and the pap test, although some doctors consider other testsin the examination, including measurement of blood pressure, HIV testing, and other laboratory tests such as urinalysis, CBC (Complete blood count) and testing for other sexually transmitted diseases.