This procedure is only performed if an abnormality in the cells of the cervix is known or suspected.
What abnormal results mean:
Most often, abnormal results indicate an area of precancerous or cancerous cells.
Review Date: 4/30/2004
Reviewed By: Robert L. Debernardo, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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