Question 1

what causes a false positive for chlymydia pap smear?

Accepted Answer

A rare testing error: A false positive occurs when the test is wrong. The chlamydia tests in current use are accurate about 99% of the time.

Question 2

how often do pap smears show false positive results for hpv?

Accepted Answer

: The HPV test is based on molecular methods and is very unlikely to yield false positive results.
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Question 3

all my paps smears and hpv have been negative for 40 years and no sexual activity. . now hpv is saying out of range. could this be a false positive?

Accepted Answer

: "Out of range" isn't typical terminology for an HPV DNA test, but it probably means no HPV DNA was detected i.e. a normal negative result, not false positive.

Question 4

is a pap smear accurate in showing trichamonas vaginalis. i tested positive for this but my partner hasn't.?

Accepted Answer

Often: A pap which shows trichomonas is usually accurate. A more helpful test is a smear done at the time of exam (a wet smear or hanging drop) which misses fewer infected women  a partner's test is less accurate  if you continue positive after treatment, he may also require treatment.

Question 5

pap smear done shows hpv not abnormal no signs of lesions. advised to retest in 6 months. should i be alarmed or could it be a false reading ?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: There are some safeguards in the procedure. A pap smear should never be reported out unless the smear is first an adequate specimen ( has the right kind of cervical cells on the slide) as judged by the person reviewing the slide.If adequate, and no abnormal cells are seen, it would be reported as negative.Can errors be made ?, yes.

Question 6

recently had a pap smear it was normal. but was tested for hpv and came back positive. why would i be tested for hpv i am under 30 w/ norm pap?

Accepted Answer

You are right: In 2001, hpv dna testing was approved for asc-us triage, the reflex testing of pap tests interpreted as asc-us. In 2003, hpv dna testing received expanded labeling to be used as a co-test with the pap in women over the age of 30. Although hpv testing is not a replacement for cytology, it does provide important adjunctive information that can be useful in managing patients.

Question 7

i've been tested for hpv with my pap smear annually for the past 3 yrs.this year my hpv test was positive.  does this mean i have always had hpv and just now showing up or did i just recently get hpv?

Accepted Answer

No just acquired: Hpv infection that causes genital papillomas , and in some cases carcinoma of cervix , you got it now , did not have it before, get it eradicated , it is difficult but not impossible, speak to your gyn doctor first.

Question 8

normal pap smear postivie hpv...do i need coloscopy?

Accepted Answer

Colposcopy Saves you: Yes. Of course.  The ability to stop and prevent cervical cancer is a major advancement in female health.  Catching the changes that hpv can cause that lead to cancer is a miracle.  

Do not miss out on the miracle. Get your cervix examined and lick this potential health problem early.

Question 9

i was tested positive for hpv. but tested normal on my pap smear. can i receive oral sex.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most women are able to eliminate the hpv infection, with time. It is not clear what hpv test was done, or if you have active infection. If you are actively infected you can transmit the infection through regular sex as a well as oral sex. See this site for more info.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm.

Question 10

i have the 3 gardisil shots. in december went to get pap smear. was abnormal and tested hpv positive? why do i have hpv if i have the shots?

Accepted Answer

Likely had it: At a listed age of 25, there are several possibilities. The greatest benefit of the vaccine occurs if given before any sexual activity starts.In the pre-vaccine era, up to 70% of women tested positive in their early 20's. There are also other HPV strains not in the previous vaccines (2 or 4 strain).A new 9 strain vaccine may be available in the near future.You can be asymptomatic with HPV for yrs

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What causes a false positive for chlymydia pap smear?

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How often do pap smears show false positive results for hpv?

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All my paps smears and hpv have been negative for 40 years and no sexual activity. . now hpv is saying out of range. could this be a false positive?

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Is a pap smear accurate in showing trichamonas vaginalis. i tested positive for this but my partner hasn't.?

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Pap smear done shows hpv not abnormal no signs of lesions. advised to retest in 6 months. should i be alarmed or could it be a false reading ?

A member asked:

Recently had a pap smear it was normal. but was tested for hpv and came back positive. why would i be tested for hpv i am under 30 w/ norm pap?

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I've been tested for hpv with my pap smear annually for the past 3 yrs.this year my hpv test was positive. does this mean i have always had hpv and just now showing up or did i just recently get hpv?

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Normal pap smear postivie hpv...do i need coloscopy?

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I was tested positive for hpv. but tested normal on my pap smear. can i receive oral sex.

A member asked:

I have the 3 gardisil shots. in december went to get pap smear. was abnormal and tested hpv positive? why do i have hpv if i have the shots?

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