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Pap smear

Parameters1 tested
SampleSwab
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Pap smear collects cells from the cervix to check for early changes that could lead to cervical cancer. Regular Pap tests prevent most cervical cancers.

Why is this test done?

  • Cervical cancer screening every 3 years from age 21
  • Abnormal bleeding or discharge

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Bleeding after intercourse
  • Unusual vaginal discharge
  • Pelvic pain

Normal range

Result Negative for intraepithelial lesion

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

Abnormal cells need follow-up, usually an HPV test or colposcopy.

Common reasons
  • HPV infection
  • Infection or inflammation

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Swab taken

    A soft sterile swab is gently taken from the area needed — it takes a few seconds.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Not during your period. Avoid intercourse and vaginal creams for 2 days before.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a swab sample. No special preparation needed.

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