LBC/PAP in Dehradun
Also known as: LBC/PAP, Pap Smear, Cervical smear, Pap test, Cervical cancer screening, Cervical cancer screening test, LBC test
- Sample
- Swab
- Fasting
- Not required
- Report
- 24-72 hours
- Processed
- NABL partner lab
LabONE price
₹1,200
- Free home collection on ₹999+ (₹199 visit fee below that)
- Pathologist-reviewed report on WhatsApp
- MIRA Smart Report in plain language
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What is a LBC/PAP?
The LBC/Pap test collects a small sample of cells from the surface of the cervix and examines them under a microscope for abnormal changes. Its purpose is prevention rather than diagnosis. Cervical cancer almost always develops slowly, over ten to fifteen years, through a series of pre-cancerous stages caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus. Those stages produce no symptoms whatsoever, but they are visible in the cells and they are treatable. Screening finds them while they can still be removed, which is why widespread screening has cut cervical cancer deaths dramatically wherever it has been organised properly. Liquid-based cytology, the LBC part, is the modern method: rather than smearing cells onto a slide, they are rinsed into a preservative fluid, which gives a cleaner preparation, fewer unsatisfactory samples that need repeating, and the option of testing the same sample for HPV. This matters particularly in India, which carries a substantial share of the world's cervical cancer burden, largely because screening coverage remains low rather than because the disease is untreatable.
Why take this test?
It is advised as routine screening for women from around the early twenties, at intervals your gynaecologist sets, and continued into the sixties. Screening is for women who feel entirely well; waiting for symptoms defeats the purpose, because by the time bleeding between periods, bleeding after intercourse, bleeding after menopause, or an unusual persistent discharge appear, the disease may already be established. Any of those symptoms should be seen by a gynaecologist promptly rather than being managed with a routine screening test. It is also used to follow up a previous abnormal result or a known high-risk HPV infection. Vaccination against HPV reduces risk substantially but does not cover every high-risk type, so vaccinated women still need screening. The sample is collected by a gynaecologist during a brief internal examination; it is not something that can be self-collected at home.
- Routine cervical screening from the early twenties
- Continuing regular screening through to around age 65
- Following up a previous abnormal smear
- Known high-risk HPV infection
- After HPV vaccination, which reduces but does not remove the need
- As advised by your gynaecologist based on your history
FAQs: LBC/PAP in Dehradun
How much does a LBC/PAP cost in Dehradun?
A LBC/PAP at LabONE in Dehradun costs ₹1,200. Home sample collection is free on any booking of ₹999 or more (a ₹199 visit fee applies below that). Every report is pathologist-reviewed and delivered on WhatsApp with the MIRA Smart Report explaining it in plain language.
How often should I have a Pap test?
Typically every 3 years from around age 21-25, or every 5 years when combined with an HPV test from age 30. Your gynaecologist tailors this to your history.
Do I still need screening if I have had the HPV vaccine?
Yes. The vaccine protects against the highest-risk HPV types but not all of them, so a meaningful residual risk remains. Vaccinated women continue routine screening on the same schedule unless their gynaecologist advises otherwise.
Is the test painful, and how is the sample taken?
It is usually brief and uncomfortable rather than painful. A gynaecologist uses a speculum to see the cervix and gently collects cells with a small brush; it takes a couple of minutes. Mild spotting afterwards is common and settles. Because it needs an internal examination by a clinician, it cannot be collected at home.
When in my cycle should I book it?
Avoid the days of active menstrual bleeding, since blood can obscure the sample. Mid-cycle is ideal. Your gynaecologist may also advise avoiding intercourse, vaginal medicines, douching or lubricants for a day or two beforehand, as these can affect the cells collected.
What happens if my result is abnormal?
An abnormal result is common and very rarely means cancer. It usually indicates cell changes that need watching or a simple procedure, and the next step is generally a repeat test, an HPV test, or colposcopy, where the cervix is examined more closely. Your gynaecologist will explain which applies; do not act on the report alone.
How do I book a LBC/PAP in Dehradun?
Message LabONE on WhatsApp, pick a slot, and a trained phlebotomist collects your sample at home. Home collection is free on any order of ₹999 or more, otherwise a ₹199 visit fee applies.
Is home sample collection available for the LBC/PAP?
Yes. LabONE collects your sample at home across Dehradun with a single, careful prick. Morning slots (6-10 AM) are reserved for fasting tests.
How will I get my LBC/PAP report?
Your pathologist-reviewed report arrives on WhatsApp via MIRA, with the MIRA Smart Report explaining what it means in plain language.
LBC/PAP at home across Dehradun
LabONE offers home sample collection for the LBC/PAP across Dehradun, including Rajpur Road, Race Course, Clock Tower, Paltan Bazaar, Astley Hall, Dalanwala, Karanpur, Patel Nagar, Ballupur, GMS Road, Sahastradhara Road, Vasant Vihar, Nehru Colony, Subhash Nagar, Prem Nagar, Clement Town, Jakhan, Dilaram Bazaar, EC Road, Kanwali, Niranjanpur, Mussoorie Road, and nearby areas.
How home collection works
From a WhatsApp message to a report you actually understand, in four steps.
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Book on WhatsApp
Tell MIRA which test you want, or ask what to check.
- 2
Free home collection
A trained phlebotomist visits you. Free on any ₹999+ booking.
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Tested at our lab
Processed and reviewed by a LabONE pathologist.
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Report, explained
On WhatsApp via MIRA, with the MIRA Smart Report in plain language.
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