Jul 13, 2024 · Human papillomavirus, also called HPV, that is spread through sexual activity can cause genital warts, changes in cervical cells or cancers. The HPV test looks for evidence of …

Nov 9, 2023 · HPV Test HPV tests detect the strains of human papillomavirus that put you at risk of developing cervical cancer. They’re often performed as part of a routine Pap smear. A …

Feb 26, 2025 · The HPV test and the Pap test can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early. The HPV test looks for the virus (human papillomavirus) that can cause cell changes on the …

Screening tests for HPV are used to check for the virus in people who have no symptoms. How are HPV tests and Pap tests different? An HPV test is different from a Pap test, the other test …

An HPV test screens for the infection that causes cervical precancer or cancer by examining a sample of cervical cells. The test is often done at the same time as a Pap test (sometimes …

Jan 5, 2026 · The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced updated cervical cancer screening guidelines that include a new option for women to self-collect …

5 days ago · New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for …

Feb 13, 2025 · The Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) collects cervical cells so they can be checked for changes caused by HPV that may—if left untreated—turn into …

Tests for cervical HPV check for DNA from several types of HPV. The test will show if it found types of HPV that could cause cancer. The results may be: Negative. This means that the test …

HPV tests can find any of the high-risk types of HPV that are most commonly found in cervical cancer. The presence of any of these HPV types for many years can lead to cell changes that …