Pap smear or Pap test is a test method to detect the presence of cervical cancer or cervical cancer in a woman as early as possible, so that it can be treated immediately. In addition, by undergoing regular Pap smears, the condition of cervical tissue can be well known and doctors can predict whether or not cancer will occur in the future. Pap smears are done by rubbing the cervix to take cervical tissue cell samples. This sample is then observed in the laboratory, so that if there are abnormal cells it can be identified. Pap smears can also detect other abnormalities in the female reproductive organs besides cancer, such as inflammation and infection. Pap Smear Indications Pap smears are recommended to be done routinely on women aged 21 years and over every 3 years. Meanwhile, women who are aged over 30 years to 65 years, can do a Pap smear every 5 years, but need to be combined with HPV DNA examination. If someone has a factor that can increase the risk of cervical cancer, can ...