Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My pap test result was a "false positive." what does this mean?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: I would need to see your full pap report, your pap history, prior treatments if any and hpv status to comment.
Answered 3/11/2016
6.4k views
Thank
Abnormal: To say that a test is a false positive, signifies that your pap test was normal and incorrectly reported as abnormal. You should see your physician for clarification.
Answered 2/27/2012
6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am HPV positive and have abnormal pap results. If/when I have normal results and test negative, will I still pass the virus on to new partners?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My pap test results were slightly abnormal what can this mean and is it serious?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My pap test was reported as a false negative. What does that mean?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What does ASCUS mean? I got those results on a recent Pap test.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
My pap result was a "false positive." what does this mean?
PAP SMEAR- ASCUS. SENT FOR HIGH RISK HPV - CAME BACK POSITIVE. In the HPV test results it says Flag then A under it. what does all of this info mean?
How often do Pap smears show false positive results for hpv?
Which things can throw off a pap test and positive reult for hpv?
I had said my results were of a low white cell blood count on a pap, but it turns out they were for a vaginal test. What could this mean?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
