I was just wondering, I have an pap smear last month and they sent me a letter saying I was cancer free thats it, Do they check for AIDS or STD'S?
2007-08-18 04:50:40 · 6 answers · asked by ▒Bella▒ 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Pap smears ONLY detect abnormalities on the cervix which are usually caused by HPV. HPV can cause pre-cancerous cells on the cervix which can develop into cervical cancer.
A pap smear will NOT detect any STDs. STDs are detected by different tests. Depending on the STD, they can be tested by a blood sample, swab sample, urine sample, or a physical exam.
2007-08-19 08:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
During a pap smear they do not check for all STDs. Some of them, like AIDs, u have to request a blood test.
2007-08-18 11:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by Rocketgirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your doctor. Mine tests for Trichomonas during a pap, and if the pap comes back abormal itself, they then test for HPV.
2007-08-18 16:23:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they check for abnormal cervical cells, but if you request an STD test they will perform one for you. just remember that STD's can go unnoticed for quite some time before symptoms occur, so have yourself check periodically.
2007-08-18 11:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by karmalkarma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just check for cancer. You have to ask if you want them to check for other things because they require you blood for some of them.
2007-08-18 16:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by leowoman777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont check for aids - you need a blood test for that - but they can tell you from the cells if you have contracted Chlamydia..
2007-08-18 12:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jo M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋