Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test

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A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is done to find a high-risk HPV infection in women. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). An HPV test checks for the genetic material (DNA) of the human papillomavirus. Like a Pap test, an HPV test is done on a sample of cells collected from the cervix .

There are many types of HPV. Some types cause warts that you can see or feel. Other types do not cause any symptoms. Most people do not know they have an HPV infection.

This test will identify whether a high-risk type of HPV is present. In women, high-risk types of HPV (such as types 16, 18, 31, and 45) cause changes in the cells of the cervix that can be seen as abnormal changes on a Pap test. Abnormal cervical cell changes may resolve on their own without treatment. But some untreated cervical cell changes can progress to serious abnormalities and may lead to cervical cancer over time if it is not treated.

For information about treatment of abnormal cervical cell changes seen on a Pap smear, see the topic Abnormal Pap Test.

Although HPV is found in both men and women, this test is not used on men. Also, your doctor can usually diagnose visible genital warts with a physical exam, so this test is not used to diagnose genital warts caused by low-risk types of HPV.

Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: July 2, 2008
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease

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