How reliable are the Abnormal Pap Results?
Test results are reliable around 80% times. Sometimes it may show false positive or false negative results. Thats why smear tests should be repeated within a year to avoid missing any abnormalities that couldnt be detected in the previous test. To achieve a greater accuracy of results the test should be conducted keeping a few things in mind. Test should not be done around the menstruation. No deodorants, sprays, birth control jellies and avoid sex for 48 hours before a pap smear. Other reasons for wrong results would be lesser number of abnormal cells or a small lesion.
