How long will pap smears take before results are final? and are they necassery if you're not at risk for hpv? any other causes of cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer: Usually 3 days in most labs. Yes, current guideline recommend you be screened regardless your risk for hpv infection because not all cervical cancer is caused by hpv infection. Women under age 30 should not be screened with hpv testing. The combination of hpv and pap testing is an option for screening women age 30 and older. Other cervical cancer risk include: smoking, oral contraceptive use, .