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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?

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Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

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.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/1/2020

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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

Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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