Pap test definition
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The Pap test, also called a Pap smear, checks for changes in the cells of a woman’s cervix.
The Pap test can detect infections, abnormal cervical cells, and cervical cancer.
Screening for cervical cancer involves a pelvic examination and a Pap test (scraping from the cervix).
In Maryland, in 2018, 81.2% of women (50 to 74 years old) reported having a mammogram in the past two years, and 81.3% of women age 21 to 65 years old in Maryland reported having a Pap test within the past three years.
During comprehensive health examinations, a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test will be offered to men and a Pap test will be offered to women.
Also includes pelvic exam, Pap test and contraceptive management for females who are age 18, or have been sexually active.
An annual gynecological exam and Pap test for all female employees will be provided under this coverage.
Study limitations include a small clinic-based sample and high risk population (20% had abnormal Pap test results) that does not guarantee that results are generalizable to all women in PR.
Pap test results will be reported using the current Bethesda system.
If you are at high risk of cervical or vaginal cancer or you are of childbearing age and have had an abnormal Pap test within the past three years: one Pap test every 12 months.