Diagnosis of Cervical Polyps The diagnosis of cervical polyps is usually combined with history, abdominal examination and other tests: Pelvic Examination: During a routine gynecological examination of health, Doctor Examination and diagnosis of Cervical Polyps. Pap smear test: Pap smear test is usually done to diagnose cancer. If the polyp looks abnormal or there are other abnormalities, a Pap smear test may be used to obtain a sample of the polyp for further analysis. Biopsy: If there is uncertainty about the nature of the polyp, a biopsy will be performed. This involves removing a small sample of tissue for diagnostic testing to determine whether the polyp is benign or potentially cancerous.