Pap test
Papanicolaou test
smear test

When is the best time to have a Pap test?

Women who have a higher risk of cancer may need a Pap test more often.

The decision about how often to have a Pap test is best made by you and your doctor.

I could follow up with another Pap test in 4 to 6 months.

It is usually found at a very early stage through a Pap test.

We are having patients coming in for Pap tests and blood work.

Talk with your doctor about when to start having Pap tests.

Talk with your doctor about whether you should stop or continue to have Pap tests.

They could have additional Pap tests, usually three over the next 18 months.

It may also be done as part of a routine Pap test to women over age 30.