A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. 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.
1 An HPV test may be done along with a Pap test in women age 30 and older. 2  It may be done as a follow-up test after treatment for an abnormal Pap test. 3  To learn more, see the topic Abnormal Pap Test. 4  A positive HPV test does not mean that you have cervical cancer. 1 A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is not routinely used to diagnose genital warts. 2  It is usually done to find out whether an abnormal Pap test result may be caused by one or more high-risk types of HPV. 3  To learn more, see the topic Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) . 1 Positive HPV test. 2  A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. 3  It doesn't mean that you have cervical cancer now, but it's a warning sign that cervical cancer could develop in the future. Results from your HPV test will come back as either positive or negative. 1  Positive HPV test. 2  A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. A positive HPV result does not mean that you have cervical cancer or that you will ever develop it. In some cases, HPV can persist and start to cause abnormal cell changes. In very rare cases, it can lead to cancer. Most infected persons do not realize they are infected, or that they are passing HPV on to a sex partner. Even though you recently tested positive for HPV, it does not mean that your partner has been cheating or unfaithful. HPV test positive, Pap test abnormal (low-grade changes). Cervical cells are infected with a high-risk type of HPV, which is the likely cause of abnormal cell growth. Colposcopy to examine cervical cells under magnification and treatment of precancerous growths, if present. HPV test negative, Pap test result unclear (ASCUS). No HPV infection; changes in cervical cells may be the result of infection, inflammation, or hormonal changes and are likely to clear up without treatment. Repeat co-testing in 3 years. HPV test positive, Pap test result unclear (ASCUS). Cervical cells are infected with a high-risk type of HPV. The infection is the likely cause of abnormalities in your cervical cells 1 A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. 2  It doesn't mean that you have cervical cancer now, but it's a warning sign that cervical cancer could develop in the future. Results from your HPV test will come back as either positive or negative. 1  Positive HPV test. 2  A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. 3 The HPV test is primarily used to screen for cervical cancer and/or identify women who may be at increased risk of cervical cancer. The test determines whether a woman's cervical cells are infected with a high-risk type of human papillomavirus (hrHPV). HPV test negative, Pap test result unclear (ASCUS). No HPV infection; changes in cervical cells may be the result of infection, inflammation, or hormonal changes and are likely to clear up without treatment. Repeat co-testing in 3 years. HPV test positive, Pap test result unclear (ASCUS). Cervical cells are infected with a high-risk type of HPV. The infection is the likely cause of abnormalities in your cervical cells If high-risk HPV is found, you may have a higher chance of having precancerous cervical cell changes. Further testing-including repeat Pap or HPV tests, colposcopy, or cervical biopsy-may be recommended by your doctor, depending on your medical history and the results of this test.  1 A positive HPV test does not mean that you have cervical cancer. 2  It may mean that you are infected with one or more high-risk types of HPV, which increases your chance of having precancerous cervical cell changes. 1 A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is not routinely used to diagnose genital warts. 2  It is usually done to find out whether an abnormal Pap test result may be caused by one or more high-risk types of HPV. 3  To learn more, see the topic Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) .
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