HPV is a type of human papillomavirus that can easily lead to cancer after infection, especially in women where the cervix is the most susceptible to infection. Once infected with this virus, the risk of cancer increases significantly. Many people go for cervical HPV testing, so how long does it take to get results?
Most women nowadays pay great attention to their own health. Once suspected of HPV infection is detected, they will promptly go to the hospital for examination. After the examination, they hope to receive the results earlier so that they can receive better treatment, avoid cancer, and threaten their life safety. In fact, the conditions of each hospital are different, and the time for obtaining results also varies to some extent. Generally speaking, most hospitals can obtain results within three to five days after cervical HPV infection testing. If women want more accurate results, it is best to go to a hospital with better qualifications for testing.
There are various methods for HPV testing, and currently there are three commonly used ones. One is HPV DNA testing, which extracts DNA from the cervix of a woman. If HPV DNA is found, it indicates that the woman is infected with the HPV virus. The second type is HPV antigen testing. If HPV antigen is detected through cervical extract examination, there is no doubt that the patient has been infected with HPV virus. The third testing method is HPV antibody testing, which is more suitable for patients who have been infected with HPV for a long time because the production of antibodies requires a certain amount of time. If antibodies appear, it means that HPV infection has been going on for a long time.
