{"product_id":"pap-smear-liquid-based","title":"Pap Smear - Liquid-Based","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"test-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"test-lead\"\u003eLiquid-Based Cytology (LBC) is a more advanced version of the Pap smear that improves sample quality and diagnostic accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does this test check?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCervical cells are collected and preserved in a liquid medium, which reduces obscuring material and allows for additional HPV testing from the same sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy get tested?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLBC reduces false negatives compared to conventional smears. A single sample can screen for both abnormal cells and high-risk HPV strains, making it more efficient and comprehensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho should get this test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWomen due for cervical screening who want a more sensitive test, or those whose previous conventional Pap smear results were unsatisfactory. Recommended every 3–5 years when combined with HPV co-testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NowExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55596730745000,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nowexpress.ph\/products\/pap-smear-liquid-based","provider":"NowExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}