Hpv Cervical Test. The same sample can be checked for abnormal cells (pap test/pap smear). The goal of cervical screening is to find and treat cervical precancer, in order to prevent cervical cancer.
The same sample can be checked for abnormal cells (pap test/pap smear). It is more sensitive and effective than other screening tests, and can accurately identify women at high risk of developing cervical cancer. Doctors may use pap smears and hpv tests to screen for cervical cancer.