Is a negative HPV test good?

NIH study finds negative HPV screening test result is a better predictor of low cervical cancer risk than a negative Pap test. A drawing of HPV virus attacking cervical cancer cells.

Does negative Pap smear mean no HPV?

The original negative Pap test was confirmed in 98.6% of these cases, and a cellular abnormality was found in only 1.4% (6 patients). This data supports that most patients with a negative Pap and a positive HPV just have an HPV infection.

Can you test negative HPV still have?

An HPV test will come back as a positive test result or a negative test result: Negative HPV test result: High-risk HPV was not found. You should have the test again in 5 years. You may need to come back sooner if you had abnormal results in the past.

What does a negative HPV result mean?

A negative HPV test means you do not have an HPV type that is linked to cervical cancer. Your doctor may tell you that you can wait five years for your next screening test.

How accurate is HPV test?

The absolute accuracy varied by clinical setting. In the context of screening, HPV testing on self-samples detected, on average, 76% (95% CI 69-82) of CIN2 or worse and 84% (72-92) of CIN3 or worse. The pooled absolute specificity to exclude CIN2 or worse was 86% (83-89) and 87% (84-90) to exclude CIN3 or worse.

Is HPV a STI or STD?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. HPV vaccines can prevent some of the health effects HPV causes. Basic fact sheets answer general questions about STDs.

Can you have abnormal cells without HPV?

If you don’t have HPV, it is highly unlikely that you will have any abnormal cervical cells. Even if you did, it would be extremely unlikely that they would cause a problem. You will simply be called back for screening again in 3 – 5 years’ time (depending on your age).

How do you know when HPV is gone?

Most strains of HPV go away permanently without treatment. Because of this, it isn’t uncommon to contract and clear the virus completely without ever knowing that you had it. HPV doesn’t always cause symptoms, so the only way to be sure of your status is through regular testing. HPV screening for men isn’t available.

How do you read HPV test results?

It can be confusing to get your Pap and HPV test results at the same time. Your HPV test will come back as either “positive” or “negative”: A negative HPV test means you do not have an HPV type that is linked to cervical cancer. A positive HPV test means you do have an HPV type that may be linked to 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)

Can a woman give a man HPV?

Yes, human papillomavirus (HPV) can be transmitted from a woman to man and vice versa. HPV can affect anybody who has sex with an infected person. This disease can easily spread through all kinds of sexual activities including anal, oral or vaginal sex or through other forms of close skin-to-skin contact during sex.