Does HPV show up on Pap smear test?

A Pap test screens for cancer of the cervix (the passageway between the vagina and the uterus). A Pap test can also be used to screen for non-visible (subclinical) human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. The Pap test is not a specific test for HPV, although sometimes the results suggest that HPV might be present.

Does positive HPV mean abnormal Pap?

WHAT CAUSES AN ABNORMAL PAP SMEAR RESULT? HPV, Human Papiloma Virus, causes abnormal Pap smear results because HPV is a virus which infects skin cells. When subclinical HPV infects the skin cells in the cervix (skin cells on the cervix are called squamous cells), it causes the cells to change and become abnormal.

What strains of HPV cause abnormal Pap?

High Grade Abnormal Pap Test Results There are at least 12 strains of HPV associated with a high risk of developing cancer, but only two—types 16 and 18—cause most HPV-related cancers. These conditions require treatment.

How long does it take to get HPV test results back?

Having a regular Pap smear test done is crucial for women between the ages of 21 and 65, since they are most at risk of developing cervical cancer. Because this is such a simple test and it only takes 1-3 weeks for your results to come back, there is no reason not to have it done every few years.

Does HPV 6 and 11 show on a 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.

What are the grades of HPV?

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN): Abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix that are caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). CIN is graded as 1 (low grade), 2 (moderate), or 3 (high grade).

What if my HPV test is positive?

If you get a positive HPV test, your physician has detected one or more high risk strains of the virus on the Pap test of your cervix. If the virus stays with you for a long time, it can cause cell changes that can lead to several types of cancer.

What is the reference range for HPV?

HC-2 can detect as little as 1 pg/mL of target DNA (5000 genome copies per test). An RLU/CO ratio of 1.0 or more is considered positive. RLU/CO ratio less than 1.0 is considered negative or nondetected for the 13 HPV types tested.

Can you live a long life with HPV?

Does HPV cause health problems? 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.