What does ascus mean? i got those results on a recent pap test.

Atypical : Cells of undetermined significance. The findings show abnormal cell. But not clear of cause. Most likely due to inflammation of infection. Many times the cells return to normal on repeat test

See Answer Below: Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance. The cytologist saw something in your cervical cells that did not appear perfectly normal, but not clearly dysplastic (abnormal) either. You should have a reflex High Risk HPV DNA test, to assess if your cervix is actively infected with the human papilloma virus (the precursor to cervical cancer. If ASCUS & HR HPV+, you should have colposcopy

Positive pap: Ascus means Abnormal Scuamoqus Cell of Uncertain Source . It douse not mean you have cancer . But your doctor should look for a cause for this abnormality such as looking for HPV - human Papiloma virus , which could be the precursor for Cervical cancer . Most of the time a repeat pap is normal or negative .