Thus, as in Cristina’s case mentioned at the outset, the fundamental step is to have a cytological exam of the cervix, called a Pap smear, or Papanicolaou smear.
Niisiis, nagu alguses mainitud Cristina juhtumi puhul, on olulisim samm teha emakakaelalt võetud rakupreparaadi uuringud, mida nimetatakse Pap - ehk Papanicolaou testiks.