how soon do pap results come back
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1-3 weeks
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How long does it take to get Pap test results back?
It can take up to three weeks for a provider to receive the results of a Pap test back from the lab, according to WebMD. Normal results indicate that there is no need for further testing, while abnormal results require follow-up testing.
What happens if Pap test comes back as unsatisfactory?
A Pap test may also come back as unsatisfactory. Normal Pap test results: A normal test result may also be called a negative test result or negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy. If only the Pap test was done, you should have the next test in 3 years.
When can I have the next Pap test done?
If only the Pap test was done, you should have the next test in 3 years. If the Pap test was done together with an HPV test (this is called a Pap/HPV cotest), you can have the next test in 5 years. You may need to come back sooner if you had abnormal results in the past.
What does a normal Pap test result mean?
Pap test results show if cervical cells are normal or abnormal. A Pap test may also come back as unsatisfactory. Normal Pap test results: A normal test result may also be called a negative test result or negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy.
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