Abnormal Pap Smear
The Papanicolaou or "Pap" test or "Pap smear" and the human papillomavirus or "HPV" test are screening tests for cervical cancer. The Pap test is a method of examining cells from the cervix. To perform a Pap test, a doctor will perform a pelvic exam and use a small brush or spatula to collect cells from the cervix.