Pap Smears

Your doctor or health provider performs a Pap Smear to look for cervical and/or vaginal cells that are cancerous or could be potentially pre-cancerous. The smeared cells or cell suspension is placed on a glass slide, stained with a special dye (Pap stain), and viewed under a microscope by a cytotechnologist or pathologist. The Pap test can also be used to detect vaginal or uterine infections. This allows infections to be treated promptly, thus avoiding further discomfort or more serious complications.

Follow the links below to find resources relating to pap tests or smears.

Reviewed September 2009

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Title:   Pap tests after hysterectomy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Women may still need Pap tests (Pap smears) after a hysterectomy, depending on the type of hysterectomy they have had and the reasons for the surgery. Your medical specialist or doctor can advise if you still need a regular Pap test to screen for cervical cancer.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection which usually does not cause any symptoms.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Cervical cancer: Student factsheet
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   This student factsheet explains what cervical cancer is, how common it is, who gets it, screening policy, the advantages and drawbacks of Pap smears, the use of newer technologies in screening and treatment for abnormal smears.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection which usually does not cause any symptoms.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection which usually does not cause any symptoms.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   National Cervical Screening Program: facts and key statistics
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Detailed figures on cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening in Australia.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Pap tests explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The Pap test is a quick and simple check for changes to the cells of the cervix that may lead to cervical cancer. All women aged between 18 and 70 years should have a Pap test every two years, vaccinated or not. Most women who develop cervical cancer either have not had a Pap test or have not had them regularly.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   National Cervical Screening Program: about the program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Program aims to achieve optimal reductions in the incidence of, and morbidity and mortality attributable to, cervical cancer at an acceptable cost to the community.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   When did you last have a Pap smear? - non-English information
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Information on screening for cervical cancer. Pap smears - what, when and how often, and other questions answered.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Pap tests and women with disabilities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The Pap test is our best protection against cervical cancer. However studies suggest that women with sensory, physical, intellectual or psychiatric disabilities are less likely than other women in the community to have regular two yearly Pap tests.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Pap test abnormalities
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Most abnormalities detected by a Pap test indicate infections or conditions that either clear up by themselves or respond to simple medical treatment. Abnormal cell changes are graded according to their severity. If changes are left untreated, they may progress to cervical cancer.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Pap smears
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A Pap smear is a test that is done to check for changes to the cells of the cervix (the neck of the womb at the top of a woman's vagina).
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Cervical screening in Australia 2005-2006
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The major objective of the National Cervical Screening Program is to reduce morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer by maximising early detection. The report provides a comprehensive national picture of cervical screening in Australia for 2005-2006.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Cervical cancer: Glossary
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   An explanation of terms used on the National Cervical Screening Program website.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Pap tests for all women
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Every woman aged between 18 and 69 who has ever had sex including lesbians should have a Pap test every two years. Pap tests (also called a Pap smear) detect abnormalities in the cells of the cervix before they develop into cancer. Abnormal results are usually due to conditions that clear up naturally and are easily treated.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   PAP test
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Also known as PAP Smear. What is a Pap test? A screening tool. Cancer of the cervix. Recommended frequency for Pap tests. Results. Treatment of abnormal results. Useful resources
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Pap tests and older women
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Pap tests or Pap smears are important to detect cervical cancer. The risk of cervical cancer increases with age, yet older women have the lowest screening rates of any age group.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Cervical screening in Australia 2004-2005
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report provides a comprehensive national picture of cervical screening in Australia for 2004-2005. The report presents most recent information on participation in cervical screening, rate of early re-screening, low-grade and high-grade abnormalities detected, incidence of cervical cancer and mortality.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Collection devices for obtaining cervical cytology samples
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Commonly used spatula not the most effective for cervical screening....
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   National Cervical Screening Campaign. Information for health professionals
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Regular Pap smears can help prevent up to 90 per cent of the most common type of cervical cancer. The majority of Australian women consult a general practitioner at least once a year, which means general practitioners play a crucial role in encouraging women to screen regularly.
Date:   Sep 2006
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