Is a cervical smear test the same as a TCT?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, as you mentioned, a cervical smear is generally a cervical cancer screening smear, also known as the Pap smear. It is a primary screening method for cervical cancer. The detection rate for cervical cancer is relatively low. TCT is also a cervical cancer screening smear and is more advanced than the Pap smear, with a higher detection rate for cervical cancer. It also monitors pathogens associated with cervical cancer and provides cytological pathology diagnosis and recommendations.