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Your Pap test came back abnormal? Here’s what happens next. Having an abnormal result at some point in life is common If you have a Pap test and aren't among the 96% of women whose results are normal, don't jump to conclusions It doesn't necessarily mean you have cervical cancer
Pap Smear Test Results: Normal vs. Abnormal Findings A normal Pap smear result indicates healthy cervical cells, needing only routine follow-up An abnormal result suggests possible changes, often due to infection or inflammation, which may require additional testing
Understanding Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results Two tests are used for screenings: the Pap test (or smear) and the HPV test The Pap test checks for cell changes on a woman’s cervix that could turn into cancer if they are not treated The HPV test looks for human papillomavirus (HPV) The virus can cause cell changes that lead to cervical cancer
What is non-diagnostic? | Pathology dictionary -MyPathologyReport This result does not mean the sample is normal or healthy—it simply means that there was not enough information in the sample to make a clear conclusion Non-diagnostic is a common result when dealing with small tissue samples, such as biopsies or fine needle aspirations
Abnormal Pap Tests Are Common, So What Do They Mean? Most of the abnormal cells found during a Pap test are the result of a cervical or vaginal infection and are not cancerous What should you do if you have an abnormal Pap? If your Pap test is abnormal, follow up with your gynecologist immediately to discuss next steps
What Your Pap Smear Results Mean - Healthgrades Inconclusive results mean that some cells aren't typical, but there's no clear diagnosis The report on your Pap smear usually says you have one of two types: ASCUS (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) or AGCUS (atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance)
What does my Pap test result mean? | WHA Blog If you didn’t have an HPV test as part of your initial screening, one will be ordered automatically with a Pap result of ASCUS This is called “reflex” testing and you shouldn’t have to come back in; it can usually be performed using the cells your provider has already collected