What is a Thin Prep Pap test?

Hologic is the leader in Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. The ThinPrep Pap test helps healthcare providers detect the presence of abnormal cervical cells, and the Aptima HPV assays identify high-risk HPV mRNA that is indicative of the HPV infections most likely to lead to cervical disease.

What is the difference between Pap smear and Pap smear Thin Prep?

The main difference between the two tests is how the cells are prepared for evaluation. The Food and Drug Administration has allowed ThinPrep’s maker, Hologic, to promote the test as being more effective at revealing early and more advanced abnormalities in the cervix.

Why is the ThinPrep test more effective than conventional pap smear tests?

Specimen adequacy was significantly better in the ThinPrep specimens compared with conventional smears. Conclusions: Because of better specimen adequacy, ThinPrep cervical cytology appears to significantly reduce the occurrence of ASC/AGC compared with conventional Pap smears.

Does ThinPrep test for HPV?

ThinPrep Pap Test Allows Both Pap and HPV Testing From a Single Sample Collection Vial. PHILADELPHIA-The FDA has approved testing for HPV (human papillomavirus) directly from Cytyc’s ThinPrep Pap Test collection vial.

Does a clear Pap smear mean no HPV?

It is not clear if it’s related to HPV. It could be related to life changes like pregnancy, menopause, or an infection. The HPV test can help find out if your cell changes are related to HPV. An abnormal result means that cell changes were found on your cervix.

Can you test positive for HPV and then negative?

HPV is a very common virus: About one quarter of women going through college will be exposed to HPV during their college years. In most cases, your body will effectively fight the HPV virus; most women with a positive HPV test will eventually have a negative test result.

What does PAP with reflex to HPV mean?

Human Papillomavirus
The purpose of reflex HPV testing is to detect the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in a Pap test sample and to help decide what follow up is needed for women in specific age groups with a low grade Pap test result (ASC-US or LSIL).

Is liquid-based cytology same as Pap smear?

Background: Liquid-based cervical cytology was developed to improve the diagnostic reliability of Papanicolaou (Pap) smears. Conventional Pap smears can have false-negative and false-positive results because of inadequate sampling and slide preparation, and errors in laboratory detection and interpretation.

Does ThinPrep test for STDS?

Testing for Pap, HPV, and STD (gonorrhea and chlamydia) can all be performed using a single ThinPrep® vial.

Can you have HPV with a normal Pap?

Some women for whom we test for HPV will have a normal pap smear, but have a positive high risk HPV result. This is particularly confusing because they may have never had an abnormal pap smear, and they may never even develop one.

What does ThinPrep Pap test mean in medical dictionary?

ThinPrep Pap test: A modified Pap test technique designed to reduce some of the technical problems inherent in the traditional type of Pap smear. In the traditional Pap test, cell samples are obtained from the vagina, cervix, and cervical canal and spread on a glass slide. In the ThinPrep Pap test, cell samples are collected using a special brush that is immediately washed in a special fluid.

The Thin Prep Pap Test is a liquid-based pap test that employs a fluid transport medium to preserve cells and an automated process to eliminate debris and distribute a representative portion of cells on a slide in a uniform, even layer.

When do I need to get a Pap smear?

According to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists , women should begin getting Pap smears at age 21 and get another one every three years until age 65.

What does a Pap test screen for?

A Pap test is primarily used to screen for cervical cancer. It is used to look for cervical and/or vaginal cells that are cancerous or that may be precancerous.

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