When your doctor receives your abnormal Pap results, they will contact you regarding the next steps. Sometimes, when the abnormal results are very mild, the step is to repeat the Pap in a few months. When there is a more significant abnormality, the doctor may schedule you to return to the office for a test called a colposcopy. This is somewhat like a standard Pap in the way it's performed. The difference is that the doctor will observe the cervical tissue using a scope instrument. The colposcope can immediately spot changes in tissue patterns, color, and structure, as well as abnormal blood vessels.