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Will Getting A Pap Smear Test While Spotting Give False Negative?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015
Question: I had a pap while I was spotting. I asked my gyno if it would disrupt results & he said no. But I thought blood in cervical sample could "wash away" abnormal cells & give false negative
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Result doesn't change on spotting.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

Pap Smear test is a method of cervical screening to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells in the endocervical canal (transformation zone).

However, test result DOESN'T change due to spotting or mild vaginal bleeding if liquid-based cytology is used instead of conventional Pap test. It is better method.

Additionally, HPV test can be undergone in case of any doubt of test result. Kindly, consult with your doctor regarding this.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Will Getting A Pap Smear Test While Spotting Give False Negative?

Brief Answer: Result doesn't change on spotting. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Pap Smear test is a method of cervical screening to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells in the endocervical canal (transformation zone). However, test result DOESN'T change due to spotting or mild vaginal bleeding if liquid-based cytology is used instead of conventional Pap test. It is better method. Additionally, HPV test can be undergone in case of any doubt of test result. Kindly, consult with your doctor regarding this. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr S Patra For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326