Updated Guidelines for Management of Cervical Cancer ...
(Note: all HPV testing in [the guidelines] refers to testing for high-risk HPV types only). For all management indications, HPV mRNA and HPV DNA tests without FDA approval for primary …
What are the next steps for a patient with Atypical Squamous ...
Apr 14, 2025 · The guidelines recommend colposcopy for patients with ASCUS or LSIL and positive HPV test results, as this combination indicates a higher risk for underlying high-grade cervical …
CDC - Follow-Up of Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests ...
For non-pregnant women between 25 and 65 years of age with ASCUS cytology who have not had HPV co-testing already, HPV testing is the preferred next step (high-risk HPV testing only). With a …
What is the best approach for patients with ASCUS detected on ...
Nov 5, 2019 · Those who test positive for high-risk types of HPV should be referred for colposcopy (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B), and those with a negative test result may resume regular …
What Are the Treatments for Positive HPV & ASCUS?
Jul 9, 2009 · If ASCUS is detected and an HPV test is performed to test for high-risk HPV, additional testing is required if the HPV test is positive. With both a positive HPV result and ASCUS, doctors …
Can You Have an Abnormal Pap Smear Without Cancer?
Oct 20, 2025 · Learn what ASCUS, SIL, and AGC Pap smear results mean and understand their implications for cervical health and cancer risk.
The presence of high-risk HPV “subtypes” (kinds of HPV cells) is linked to a higher risk of cervical cancer. Important: This result does not mean you have cancer. Follow-up: You will need to have a …
HPV testing (high risk types) is the preferred method for triage of ASCUS results using liquid cytology for ages 25-65. If 21-24 years, repeat PAP in 12 months. Screening practice should not change on the …