Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can a pap smear alone detect high risk hpv or does the colposcopy determine that? how can a doctor tell how long the hpv has been in someone's system?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: The pap smear can be tested to determine if you are hpv positive. Colposcopy cannot. A doctor can't tell how long the virus ha been in your system.
Answered 2/1/2020
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have tested positive for high risk HPV & abnormal pap so having colposcopy done. When should you do a repeat pap smear?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had abnormal pap smear and then a colposcopy. Went back a year later and no abnormal cells present. Does this mean I have HPV?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My pap smear came bback abnormal. It was positive for hpv. I also had a colposcopy done and my doctor said there were a lot of abnormalties, what could be my results? Is there a good chance I have cervical cancer?
Why would doc want a colposcopy if normal paps yearly and negative 16/18 hpv but only this year high Hr hpv but negative 16/18?
I'm 12 weeks pregnant and my doctor called too inform me of an abormal pap smear and i now need a colposcopy.. Help! also found out im HPV positive?
Abnormal pap/hpv 16 in may 2013, colposcopy june 2013 cin1 (doctor said looked like cin2), repeat pap jan 2014 abnormal . Colposcopy or leep next?
I had two ascus paps 6 months apart. I am HPV negative. I had my colposcopy- the doctor felt my cervix was irritated w/1 wht spot found. Thoughts?
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
