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A pap smear looks for abnormal cells on the cervix, or cervical dysplasia. Cervical dysplasia is usually caused by HPV. A pap smear makes no diagnosis, of cervical dysplasia or any other disease; it only points out what women need further testing in the form of colposcopy and biopsy.
The current Cervical cancer screening recommendations include cotesting for HPV for women 30 and over; this HPV test looks only for high-risk subtypes that are likely to cause cancer.
Rarely, a woman who has a herpes outbreak on the cervix at the time of hte pap may have herpes diagnosed this way.
Lastly, trichomoniasis may be diagnosed during a Pap smear.
A pap smear that makes no mention of cervical dysplasia doesn't mean a woman doesn't have HPV; it only means that there's no HPV-related damage. A woman with a negative HPV test isn't necessarily free of HPV infection; there's just no evidence of HPV high risk subtypes on the cervix. Most women with herpes will have a normal Pap, and the Pap missed many cases of trichomoniasis.
Pap smears do not diagnose chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, or syphilis.
So, to sum up, there is no sexually transmitted disease that is ruled out on the basis of an abnormal pap test. Certain findings on Pap smears can suggest trichomoniasis, herpes, or HPV infection.
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What is the laboratory test used to detect and differentiate abnormal levels of specific antibodies?
The laboratory test used to detect and differentiate abnormal levels of specific antibodies is called an ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). This test measures the amount of a particular antibody in a sample by using an enzyme-linked detection method. The results can help diagnose various autoimmune disorders, infections, and allergies.
Can you test for chlamydia through blood?
No, chlamydia cannot be tested through blood. It is typically diagnosed through urine or swab samples.
What is a psr blood test?
A PSR blood test measures the level of protein S, a protein that helps regulate blood clotting, in the blood. This test is often used to diagnose conditions related to abnormal blood clotting and to monitor treatment effectiveness.
What in blood test LFT mean?
LFT stands for Liver Function Test. It is a group of blood tests that assess the health and function of the liver by measuring levels of enzymes, proteins, and other substances produced by the liver. Abnormal results can indicate liver damage or disease.
What is alb in a blood test?
ALB in a blood test stands for albumin, which is a protein produced by the liver. It helps to maintain the oncotic pressure in the blood and transport various substances throughout the body. Abnormal levels of albumin in the blood can indicate liver or kidney disease, malnutrition, or inflammation.
How is sickle cell diagnosed?
Sickle cell is diagnosed by a simple blood test called hemoglobin electrophoresis. This analyzes the blood and points out abnormal cells.
What aftercare is prescribed for women who are taking hormone replacement therapy?
t a minimum, they should be checked twice a year with a blood pressure test and breast examination. They should have a complete physical on a yearly basis. Any abnormal bleeding must be reported
Can pregnant women have a colposcopy?
Women who are pregnant, or who suspect that they are pregnant, must tell their doctor before the procedure begins. Pregnant women can, and should, have a colposcopy if they have an abnormal Pap test.
How is familial polyposis diagnosed?
The abnormal portion of the gene that causes FAP in most patients can be detected. A blood test can then be performed which identifies family members who have the same mutation. They will eventually develop the condition.
How quickly is diphtheria diagnosed?
Because diphtheria must be treated as quickly as possible, doctors usually make the diagnosis on the basis of the visible symptoms without waiting for test results.
What is the percentage of HPV in Australia?
* During 2004-2005, 61% of women aged 20-69 years had a Pap test. * 212 Australian women died of cervical cancer in 2004. * 725 Australian women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2003. * Cervical screening began in Australia on an ad hoc basis in the 1960s. Australia's cervical screening program began as a structured program in 1991.
What does abnormal crystals and amorphous sediment in blood test mean?
Abnormal crystals and amorphous sediment are findings in a urine test, not a blood test. Suggests stones.
It could be you at p?
It could be you at pregnant , but it could also be abnormal hormone activity, which occurs in most women at some time in their life, and cause abnormal periods , I wish I could tell you for sure, but nobody can, only a test
How is Raynaud's syndrome diagnosed?
a number of tests may also be performed to confirm the diagnosis. Special blood tests called the antinuclear antibody test (ABA) and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are often abnormal
Urinalysis is a very common diagnostic test. describe and name the possible abnormal results related to this test indicate the disorders that these abnormal results may suggest?
urinalysis is a very common diagnostic test . describe and name the possible abnormal results related to this test. indicate the disorders that these abnormal results may suggest.
How is Tay-Sachs diagnosed?
by a blood test
How is lymphoma cancer diagnosed?
Blood Test
