Does a pap smear test for cancerous cells as well as STIs?

Does a pap smear test for cancerous cells as well as STIs?I had my first pap smear a few months ago, that came back totally clear. I've forgotten though, do they test for cancerous cells as well? Or is that a seperate test?

smith2267
YES

bringbacktheairship
Yes they do.

becallan
a pap smear is a test for cancerous cells in your cervix NOT for STD's, if you are worried about having an STD then contact your local health/family planning clinic as they will do specific tests to test you for an STD. Good luck.

FLOSSIE
If you are age 35 and above they test for HPV. If your under 35 and it comes back abnormal, then they test for other things.

MONICA T
No. Pap smear is usually to know if you have cancer in your uterus only, for STIs you must do a blood test.

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