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Can lab tech make mistakei went to planned parenthood for pap smear on lab it says i tested postive but the doc told me negative should i draw blood ?
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Some questions: What did the lab result say you tested positive for? Some labs will have a category labeled "positive" on their reports which lists anything found even if no significance for cervical cancer. So if other cells or organisms (fungi/yeast) are seen it may be reported "positive". Or perhaps you are talking about the HPV part--blood tests likely not helpful. Ask your doc to clarify/repeat.
Answered 1/21/2015
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