A diagnostic test in which cells are brushed off the cervix and sent to the laboratory for examination is called a(n)

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The diagnostic test in which cells are brushed off the cervix and sent to the laboratory for examination is called a Pap smear or Pap test. A LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) is a treatment for abnormal cells on the cervix. LMP (last menstrual period) is used to track menstrual cycles. HRT (hormone replacement therapy) is a treatment for menopause symptoms. D&C (dilation and curettage) is a procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus.

A Diagnostic Test in Which Cells Are Brushed Off the Cervix