It is the most basic cancer screening test. Its goal is to detect cervical cancer precursor lesions. In addition, bacteria, fungi and HPV infection may be indirectly diagnosed.
Pap smear is part of a gynecological examination and it involves removal of cervical secretion using a special spatula usually in the form of a brush during the examination. The secretion collected on the tip of the spatula is spread by the doctor on a microscope slide, called lamina, and it is stained using special dyes. Then it is carefully examined by a pathologist. The results are produced within 2-7 days.
The procedure takes 15-30 seconds and it is completely painless.
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