Feb 26, 2025 · The HPV test and the Pap test can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early. The HPV test looks for the virus (human papillomavirus) that can cause cell changes on the cervix.

The Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) collects cervical cells so they can be checked for changes caused by HPV that may—if left untreated—turn into cervical cancer.

Jul 20, 2024 · A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is used for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what the results might mean.

Jan 17, 2025 · During a cervical cancer screening, you’ll get a Pap test, HPV test or both. These tests check for abnormal, precancerous cells or strains of HPV that can cause cervical cancer.

If you or your health care provider aren’t sure when you had your last cervical cancer screening, you should keep getting screened after age 65 until you have 2 normal HPV tests or 3 normal Pap tests …

Jan 2, 2025 · A Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) checks for abnormal cells so they can be treated before they become cancer. An HPV (human papillomavirus) test checks for certain …

What is cervical cancer screening? Cervical cancer screening is used to find changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. Screening includes cervical cytology (also called the Pap test or Pap …

3 days ago · The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced updated cervical cancer screening guidelines that include a new option for women to self-collect samples for …

Two tests can be used to screen for cervical cancer. They may be used alone or together. A Pap test. This test looks for changes in the cells of the cervix. Some of these cell changes could lead to …

Get a Pap test and HPV test every five years if your hysterectomy didn’t include removal of the cervix. Women at increased risk have a higher chance of getting cervical cancer. This doesn’t mean you’ll …