How often do abnormal (hpv) pap smears result in positive hpv test
results from a follow up coloscopy?

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Clarification of Question by malakim-ga on 17 Nov 2003 21:04 PST

The real question here is, how often do automated testing of pap
smears result in false positives.  Also, is a colpscopy a definitive
test for HPV, or does a specific tissue DNA test need to be performed
to prove the presence of HPV?

There are two types of Pap smears, ThinPrep and SurePath.  Also, there
are other mitigating factors that appear to cause false positives such
as hormone treatments and birth control pills.
Popular Pap Test May Cause False Results
http://webcenter.health.webmd.netscape.com/content/article/70/81091.htm