Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test: Results
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Results
A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is done to find a-high risk HPV infection in women. HPV test results are generally available in 1 to 2 weeks.
| Normal: | High-risk HPV is not found. |
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| Abnormal: | High-risk HPV is found. If high-risk HPV is found, you may have a higher chance of having precancerous cervical cell changes. Further testing—including repeat Pap or HPV tests, colposcopy, or cervical biopsy—may be recommended by your doctor, depending on your medical history and the results of this test. |
| Last updated: | July 02, 2008 |
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| Author: | Sandy Jocoy, RN |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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