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no they do not, they only test for Cervical cancer
No. Most HIV methods of testing are through blood tests. An HIV test doesn't actual determine if you are carrying HIV, but it tests if your blood is carrying a specific anti-body that reacts to HIV. Therefore, even if you have HIV, a test will be negative until your body produces the anti-body that will make a test react positive. In most cases, anti-bodies for HIV will develop in a person within 3 months of being exposed to HIV.
Newer forms of HIV rapid testing can be done using saliva (technically not saliva, but oral fluid released from the mucosal surface of the cheek), and also test for antibodies in the oral fluid. They are less sensitive than blood testing, but still very useful in many settings.
Pap smears test for abnormalities in cells, and not specifically for HIV anti-bodies. It is my understanding that this test is an "indicator test" only. Meaning, further tests must be done to determine if cancer is present (as well as if HIV is present).
No, it is not designed to detect HIV. If you are concerned, you should get tested specifically for HIV.
No, HIV will not show up on a PAP test.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoA Pap smear (Pap test) is a test of a sample of cells taken from a woman's cervix. The test is used to look for changes in the cells of the cervix that show cervical cancer or conditions that may develop into cancer.
The test for herpes virus is cultured from the herpes sore itself.
Very rarely, a woman who happens to be having a herpes outbreak on the cervix at the time of the pap smear will have a pap result that also detects herpes. But, on the other hand, a normal pap smear does not mean that a woman does not have herpes.
If the girl is not experiencing an outbreak, herpes may not present in a pap smear. Herpes is best tested for using specific blood tests. Fluid samples from sores can also be tested during an outbreak.
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∙ 10y agoA pap smear does not test for HPV; it looks for abnormal cells on the cervix and helps identify women who need additional screening tests for HPV.
Sometimes your health care provider will order an HPV test along with your pap. This additional test may be ordered based on your age, or based on your pap history, or if you get an inconclusive Pap smear result.
But a pap smear itself does not test for HPV, and a negative pap result doesn't mean that you don't have HPV.
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∙ 10y agoAbsolutely not!
An abnormal pap is an indication that the test has identified some abnormality in the cells that were sent to the laboratory for study. Abnormal paps can be the result of bacterial/viral infections and/or changes in the cells of the vagina/cervix. However, an abnormal pap alone is not a symptom of HIV infection.
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∙ 9y agoA pap smear does not detect HIV. A pap smear rarely detects herpes -- only when the patient is having an active outbreak on the cervix at the time of the smear. A normal pap smear does not tell a woman that she doesn't have herpes.
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Does abnormal paps always mean hiv?
Abnormal paps almost never mean HIV. While women with HIV are more likely to have abnormal pap smears, most women with abnormal pap smears do not have HIV.
Is it easy to get pregnant when you have an abnormal pap smear?
Abnormal pap smear results do not affect your ability to get pregnant.
Is abnormal PAP smear a disease?
An abnormal pap smear is not a disease in itself. A pap smear is a screening test to find out who needs additional testing to detect disease. If you had an abnormal pap smear, talk with your health care provider to understand what the result means.
Does it mean I have cancer if I have received an abnormal pap smear?
Invasive cancer in a pap smear result means that abnormal cells have spread from the original site to other areas of the cervix. It is a result that requires immediate follow-up.
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the?
A pap smear is used to detect the presence of abnormal cells in the cervix, most often. Vaginal and anal pap smears are also used.
Can pap smear test be normal once abnormal?
Yes, it is very common for pap smears to go from abnormal to normal.
Does the NuvaRing need to be removed after having an abnormal pap smear?
No, a woman with an abnormal Pap smear can continue to use NuvaRing. Be sure to follow up with all testing recommendations.
Does abnormal changs in a smear test always mean HPV present?
Abnormal changes in a pap smear may or may not be related to HPV. Getting information about your specific pap result can help you determine whether HPV is a possible cause.
What are the symptoms of an abnormal pap smear?
Cervical Cancer.Cervicitis (Cervix Inflammation or Infection)Checkup.Colposcopy.Common Health Tests.Genital Warts (HPV Infection)Ovarian Cancer.Painful Intercourse (Sex)
What does it mean inf your pap smear results are irregular?
There are a wide variety of abnormal results that a pap smear can report. Contact your health care provider for more information on the type of irregular result you received.
Why is your pap smear abnormal if you have no cervix?
You can have abnormal cells in the vaginal cuff, even if you don't have a cervix.
Doctor has request a second pap smear and HIV testing what does this mean?
HIV testing is not a normal type of follow-up for a pap in any case. Repeat smears may be required due to an abnormal result, or a problem in collection of the original result. Contact your health care provider to find out why these tests were recommended in your situation.
