Pap smear test

 
Pap smear is the commonly used term for a cervical cytology test. This is a test done to check the cells of the cervix. Cells from the cervix are taken by a qualified person and then examined under the microscope. The test can tell you if there are any cancerous cells in the cervix. It can also detect any cells that look suspicious for cancer so that further testing can be done. It is a simple and inexpensive test which can detect early cervical cancer with a great degree of accuracy. It is recommended for all women above the age of 35. Your gynaecologist will be able to give you more details about this test.