What is HPV aptima positive mean?
What is HPV aptima positive mean?
The Aptima® HPV assay is the first FDA-approved test for HPV. mRNA, and the test detects mRNA from 14 high- risk HPV types associated with cervical cancer.1 The Aptima. HPV assay can be used together with the Pap for women age. 30 and older, as well as for reflex on ASC-US Pap results.1.
How do I read my Pap smear results?
A Pap test result can be normal, unclear, or abnormal.
- Normal. A normal (or “negative”) result means that no cell changes were found on your cervix.
- Unclear (ASC-US) It is common for test results to come back unclear.
- Abnormal. An abnormal result means that cell changes were found on your cervix.
- Negative.
- Positive.
What do colposcopy results show?
Colposcopies primarily check for cancer cells or cells that could become cancer if not treated (also called cervical dysplasia). Your provider will look for these cells in your cervix, vagina and external genitals (vulva). Colposcopies can also test for genital warts and noncancerous growths called polyps.
What is ASCUS with positive high risk HPV?
A finding of abnormal cells in the tissue that lines the outer part of the cervix. ASCUS is the most common abnormal finding in a Pap test. It may be a sign of infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) or other types of infection, such as a yeast infection.
Is HPV positive serious?
Positive HPV test. It doesn’t mean that you have cervical cancer now, but it’s a warning sign that cervical cancer could develop in the future. Your doctor will probably recommend a follow-up test in a year to see if the infection has cleared or to check for signs of cervical cancer.
What does HPV 16 and 18 negative mean?
Women who are found to be positive for HPV-16 and/or -18 may be referred to colposcopy, while women who are negative for genotypes 16 and 18 may have repeat cytology and HR-HPV testing in 12 months.(1)
How long is colposcopy recovery?
Following the procedure, a person should feel fine as soon as it is over. Light spotting or cramping may occur, but people can continue with their daily activities and do not need to avoid vaginal sex. However, if the doctor performed a biopsy, it can take 1–2 days to recover.
Should I be worried if I have ASCUS?
If abnormal cells persist or the condition worsens, referral to specialist clinic for colposcopy will be required. Since the progression from severe deterioration of cervical cells to cancer generally takes about 5 to 10 years, the condition does not pose any immediate threat, please do not worry excessively.
How common is ASCUS HPV positive?
Of all abnormal findings in a Pap test, ASCUS is the most common, with approximately 2 million women a year in the U.S. receiving the news that they have such cells in their cervix.