Pap smear test
In patients age ;::25, HPV DNA testing is the preferred next step in management if the initial cytology shows ASC-US. In this method, samples are collected for both cytology and reflex HPV DNA. If cytology results are positive, HPV DNA testing is performed. If cytology results are negative, the sample for HPV DNA is discarded. HPV DNA testing along with Pap smear at 3 years is recommended if initial cytology shows ASC-US but HPV DNA testing is negative
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This video covers follow-up after a Pap smear shows ASC-US in patients aged 25 and over, as described in the source. It explains reflex HPV DNA testing on the collected sample and the repeat testing approach described when cytology shows ASC-US but HPV DNA testing is negative.
Key points
- Covers ASC-US cytology results in patients aged 25 and over
- Explains samples being collected for both cytology and reflex HPV DNA testing
- Describes HPV DNA testing being performed when cytology is positive and the sample being discarded when cytology is negative
- Covers repeat HPV DNA testing with Pap smear at 3 years in the situation described
Video Overview
This video presents “Pap smear test” — In patients age ;::25, HPV DNA testing is the preferred next step in management if the initial cytology shows ASC-US. In this method, samples are collected for both cytology and reflex HPV DNA. If cytology results are positive, HPV DNA. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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