A Pap smear and VIA (cervical screening) is a diagnostic procedure test of the cervix. It shows cell changes in the cervix (or visual inspection with acetic acid). No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Cell changes in the cervix (or visual inspection with acetic acid).
Cervical cancer screening for women 30 to 60, free at many government sites in Nepal.
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
10 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Diagnostic procedure
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a pap smear show?
Cell changes in the cervix (or visual inspection with acetic acid).
Why is a pap smear done?
Cervical cancer screening for women 30 to 60, free at many government sites in Nepal.
How do I prepare for a pap smear?
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
Does a pap smear use radiation?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
How long does a pap smear take?
10 minutes
Pap smear and VIA (cervical screening) किन गरिन्छ?
Cervical cancer screening for women 30 to 60, free at many government sites in Nepal.
Pap smear and VIA (cervical screening) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Follow the centre's instructions; most need no special preparation.
Pap smear and VIA (cervical screening) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
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