For over 50 years, the Pap smear has been used in the practice of gynecology to detect abnormalities of the cervix. One limitation of the traditional Pap smear is that it may not always detect very early changes in the cervix that may lead to cancer. It is important to see those changes as early as possible, because early detection followed by appropriate treatment is important in successful therapy for cervical cancer. The advantage of PapSure is that it significantly improves the ability to identify cervical abnormalities.

Because PapSure is a new product, it is not covered by some health plans and health insurance companies. If this is the case, there will be a fee of $40. If you decide to have the visual exam as part of your routine checkup, and you will be personally responsible for paying the entire fee.