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Can pap smear detect hpv?

2025-06-04 04:38:16
Can pap smear detect hpv ? Does it detects cancer cause by hpv ? The pap smear with kit and cytology can detect hpv ?
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Answered2025-06-05 08:46:21

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Pap smear cytology detects cervical cancer risk and also hpv strain

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Answered2025-06-04 08:47:47

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Yes, it’s done as a screening test to detect hpv infection
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Answered2025-06-04 08:23:31

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Yes, only if it is done by LBC (Liquid Based Cytology) . It can detect the presence of HPV 16 and 18 on the pap smear brush, along with routine pap smear report.
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Hi PAP testing is done be two methods Conventional- it detects only preinvasive lesions Liquid based cytology- it detects HPV and pre invasive lesions

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No there would be an additional test called papsmear with HPV DNA Yes the purpose of this test is to screen cancer and pre cancer changes Better would be the lbc liquid based cytology

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The pap smear when done by liquid based cytology (LBC) method can be used for detecting HPV as well as cancer caused by HPV. The pap smear if done by conventional method can be used to only check for cancer cells. HPV detection will need another LBC sample. Check with your doctor what procedure is done in their hospital so that you can choose accordingly. For the purpose of cancer screening any method is acceptable.

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Pap smear detects changes in the cervix which may lead to cervical cancer in the future if left untreated.

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