Faulkton Area Medical Center
1300 Oak Street - P.O. Box 100 - Faulkton, South Dakota 57438
Hospital- 605-598-6262   Clinic- 605-598-6239

 



 

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Pap Smear

Also known as:  PAP Test
Formal name:  Papanicolaou smear, cervical smear, cervical/vaginal cytology.
Related tests:  Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Trichomonas wet prep

Why get tested?
To screen for cervical cancer and certain vaginal or uterine infections.

When to get tested?
If you are a woman over the age of 18 and/or sexually active; annually or as advised by your doctor.

Sample required?
Cells from the cervical area.

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Last Updated 02/05/2010