If you’re looking for an easier and more private way to take care of your cervical health, we’re excited to offer Self Pap Smear Testing, a modern, patient-friendly alternative for cervical cancer and STI screening. Completing a self pap in the privacy of your home is a great new alternative for women. A self-administered cervical cell collection system allows you to complete the test in our office or at your home, and we coordinate the submission of the test and the receipt of test results. Overseen by our doctor, a self pap makes the annual exam more accessible and affordable to our patients.
What Is a Self Pap Test?
A self-administered pap smear, also known as a self pap or at-home cervical cell collection kit, allows you to collect your own cervical sample either in our office or from the comfort of your home.
The process is:
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Simple: Easy-to-follow instructions.
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Private: Collect your sample in your chosen environment.
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Doctor-Supervised: Our physician, Dr. Shannyn, provides oversight and guidance every step of the way.
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Efficient: Results are typically available within a week.
What Conditions Can a Self Pap Screen For?
Self pap smears and cervical screening kits can test for a range of conditions, including:
- Cervical Cancer: abnormal cervical cells
- HPV
- Trichomoniasis
- Herpes
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
At your appointment with Dr. Shannyn, you will be given the kit and instructions for how to complete the test. You may complete the test at our office or at home. The collection is then sent to the lab, and results are available within a week.
Simple, comfortable, and easy to perform, the self pap you can do yourself is a great alternative. Call us today for more information at (619) 772-1164.
