Can Pap smear test detect HPV?

It can also detect cervical cancer cells. A Pap test also sometimes finds conditions that are not cancer, such as infection or inflammation. The HPV/Pap cotest uses a Pap test and HPV test together to check for both high-risk HPV and cervical cell changes.

What types of HPV are tested with Pap?

Sometimes, the lab will specifically report if you have either of the two highest-risk HPV types, known as HPV 16 and HPV 18. This is called “genotyping.” Combination test — This involves doing a Pap and HPV test at the same time; it is also called “co-testing.”

What is better HPV test or Pap smear?

The study suggests that the HPV test, which looks for infection by high-risk types of HPV, is more accurate than the Pap test. It can be done less often and a negative HPV test is linked to low cervical cancer risk. They also note that the HPV vaccine has been in use for almost 15 years.

What does it mean if my Pap smear is positive for HPV?

A positive HPV test means you do have an HPV type that may be linked to cervical cancer. This does not mean you have cervical cancer now. But it could be a warning. The specific HPV type may be identified to determine the next step.

Does HPV 6 and 11 show up on Pap smear?

However, most people who are infected by HPV 6 and 11 do not develop genital warts. The most common HPV infections are by high-risk types, and there are no visible symptoms. These infections can only be detected on HPV tests or because of abnormal cell changes detected on Pap tests.

Is HPV a serious STD?

In most cases (9 out of 10), HPV goes away on its own within two years without health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area.

What happens if you have a positive HPV test?

Positive HPV test. A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that’s linked to cervical cancer. It doesn’t mean that you have cervical cancer now, but it’s a warning sign that cervical cancer could develop in the future.

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