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Genital warts - FAQ
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What is the difference between a Pap smear and a HPV test?
Created: Friday, February 15, 2008
A pap smear is used to detect cell changes or abnormal cells. It is used to find cancer cells and cells that might become cancerous. HPV is a virus that can cause cell changes in the cervix. The HPV test checks for HPV infection.
 
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