Colposcopy

Colposcopy is an exam of the cervix with a magnifying device. If an area of abnormal cells is seen, you may need a cervical biopsy. For a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is removed and sent to a lab for testing. The lab testing can determine how severe the cell changes are. Endocervical sampling may also be done. This sampling uses a small instrument to take a tissue sample from the cervical canal.