HPV Detection

Procedure Information

What is HPV Detection?

HPV Detection is a procedure used to detect the presence of the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Why would I get a HPV Detection?

A HPV Detection is often recommended to patients who may be at an increased risk of certain types of cervical cancer, or to patients who are showing symptoms of having HPV.

What happens during a HPV Detection?

The procedure is usually done as part of a Pap test. During the HPV Detection, cells from the cervix are taken and examined in a laboratory for evidence of any strain of the human papillomavirus.

What to expect after a HPV Detection?

Patients may receive their results from their doctor, including any information about possible measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer.

Conclusion

A HPV Detection is a procedure used to detect the presence of the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is often recommended to patients who may be at an increased risk of certain types of cervical cancer, or to patients who are showing symptoms of having HPV. During the procedure, cells from the cervix are taken and examined in a laboratory for evidence of any strain of the human papillomavirus. Patients may receive their results from their doctor, including any information about possible measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer.