Pap test. The Papanicolaou test (abbreviated as Pap test, also known as Pap smear (AE), [1] cervical smear (BE), cervical screening (BE), [2] or smear test (BE)) is a method of cervical screening used to detect potentially precancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix (opening of the uterus or womb) or colon (in both men and women). If your nurse or doctor thinks you might have cervicitis, they will do more tests and decide whether it needs treatment, such as antibiotics. However, bleeding usually happens due to the cervix being irritated by the test, rather than an indicator that something is wrong. A small amount of blood (also known as spotting), is normal. Discard this swab. Insert the specimen collection swab (blue shaft swab in the package with green printing) into the endocervical canal. Gently rotate the swab clockwise for 10 to 30 seconds in the endocervical canal to ensure adequate sampling. Withdraw the swab carefully; avoid contact with the vaginal mucosa. Light bleeding or spotting after a Pap smear is common and may be due to cervical irritation, pregnancy, menstruation, or other factors. Heavy bleeding or cramping may indicate an infection or another health issue, and a person should see a doctor if they have any concerns. Testing for HPV at home. Kaiser Permanente has already boosted colorectal cancer screening rates among our members. Mailing at-home tests to people when they are due for screenings was key to that success. Using that program as a model, our team conducted a study to see if at-home tests for HPV could increase screening rates for cervical cancer. Chlamydia Test. A chlamydia test detects the bacteria that cause chlamydia, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This test tells you if you have the chlamydia infection. Your provider takes a sample of urine or secretions from your vagina, penis or rectum and sends it to a lab for testing. Results are usually ready in a day. Mycoplasma genitalium (or Mgen) is a sexually transmitted bacterium that can cause reproductive tract infections of the penile urethra or cervix. Mgen causes symptomatic and asymptomatic urethritis. It may also play a role in cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), preterm delivery, spontaneous abortion, and infertility. Chlamydia often has no noticeable symptoms. If symptoms do appear, they usually do so 7–21 days of exposure. However, it can take weeks to months for people to notice any changes. Tests can 196100 Image-guided Pap, CtNg, cobasHPV16/18 196115 Image-guided Pap, CtNgTvrfxcobasHPV16/18ASCU 196110 Image-guided Pap, CtNg,rfxcobasHPV16/18ASCU 196105 Image-guided Pap, CtNgTv, cobasHPV16/18 196335 Image-guided Pap, rfxcobasHPV16/18ASCU 196190 Image-guided Pap, cobasHPV16/18 HPV Test Method Options The Aptima® HPV Assay High- Tmi2Dr.

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