are all pap smears read the same way
An abnormal Pap smear test result. An abnormal Pap smear test result means there is some change in the cells taken from the cervix. Cervical cells turn over rapidly, regenerate and in this process can become abnormal or changed. There are many reasons for a change or difference including: 1  Infection. 2  Inflammation.3  Pre-cancerous changes.n abnormal Pap smear test result means there is some change in the cells taken from the cervix. Cervical cells turn over rapidly, regenerate and in this process can become abnormal or changed. There are many reasons for a change or difference including: 1  Infection. 2  Inflammation. 3  Pre-cancerous changes.