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Pap smear and pelvic examination are very common gynecological procedures done both at the office level and hospitals. Pap smear is targeted more towards prevention while pelvic examination is a more of a diagnostic procedure. Pap smear. Pap smear is done at well-women clinics, to screen for cervical cancer.
A Pap test is often done during the pelvic exam. Your ob-gyn will remove a sample of cells from your cervix using a small brush. Those cells will be sent to a lab and checked for cervical cancer and other abnormalities.