A Pap smear is a procedure that screens for cervical cancer by testing cells for any abnormalities. If your Pap results are abnormal that does not mean you have cancer, and more likely indicates HPV.

A Pap smear is required to diagnose cervical dysplasia, conducted as part of a pelvic exam. If the Pap smear is abnormal, a colposcopy may be performed. A colposcopy is an office procedure that uses a ...