Pap Smear - what is it and how the test is done
HPV (Human papillomavirus ) is transmitted through sexual intercourse and causes nearly 100% of cancers of the cervix in women. It is estimated that 1 in 2 women will contract the virus in their li...
Pap Smear in Potenza
Find out where to get a Pap Test (HPV Test) in Potenza. Compare details and costs for a Pap Smear from the best labs in Italy.
Pap Test by PoliSan Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche
Via Ponte Nove Luci, 16, 85100 Potenza PZ, Italia
Unverified
Pap Test by innovabiohealth S.r.l.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
test HPV cavo orale autoprelievo by innovabiohealth S.r.l.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Pap Smear by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Aldo Moro, 2 CAP 85028 PZ Rionero In Vulture (Potenza)
21 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via A. De Gasperi, 78 76014 Spinazzola (BAT)
27.2 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazza Cavour, 27 70024 Gravina in Puglia (BA)
34.3 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Scipione Ronchetti, 15 70022 Altamura (BA)
41.2 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Eduardo de Filippo, 52B, 71042 Cerignola (Foggia)
47.7 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Francesco Santamaria, snc 74013 Ginosa (TA)
50.1 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Giuseppe Palmitessa, 18 76121 Barletta (BA)
53.1 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Ferdinando D’Argona, 92/B 76121 Barletta (BAT)
53.1 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Synlab
Viale Antonio Gramsci, 75, 84126 Salerno SA, Italia
54.9 km
Unverified
Pap Smear by Biocava Analisi Cliniche
Corso Principe Amedeo, 3, 84013 Cava de' Tirreni SA, Italia
57.8 km
Unverified
Common conditions covered by an HPV Test
Anogenital warts Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Anogenital cancers Oropharyngeal cancers Cervical squamous cell carcinoma Oral focal epithelial hyperplasia
Pap Test FAQs
Pap smear testing is available, and it involves collecting a sample of cervical cells with a brush. The cells are further processed and checked under a microscope for evaluation.
Though mostly harmless, HPV can cause abnormal cells, which can sometimes lead to cancers in both men and women, including cervical, vaginal, vulval, anal, head and neck, and penile cancers.
There are only preventive measures available currently. HPV is vaccine-preventable.