A Pap smear or Pap test is an easy screening test that examines abnormal cells on the cervix that might signify pre-cancerous or cancerous changes. It is among the best devices used in the early detection of cervical cancer, which is one of the most common cancers among women in India.

The test is fast and can be completed within a few minutes, and it can be conducted during a normal gynaecological check-up. Women aged 21 to 65 are usually recommended to receive a Pap smear every three years or every five years with an HPV test.

Early diagnosis is very helpful. Dr Archana Agarwal provides Pap smear treatment in Bangalore as a component of her preventive health services to women.