I had a pap-smear done, does anyone know if they test for HIV or STD's? Thank you!!?

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thompsonamberl	I'm not sure if a pap-smear specifically tests for STD's. But- I'm sure that if anything comes back abnormally, they will test you further. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tricky c	I have just taken a blood test for HIV, they do test blood to be sure, however if possitive antibodies can be found in sperm apparrently. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

beautifultakenwomanbyjp_20	when you have a pap smear done they test for all std's , not just one! there are over 30 different or more types of std alone in the united states... if you dont hear from the office then you dont have any, if you do hear from them and they describe that you could have a std, then you'll go back and retest to see if the test results were demanged or were right. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shroomielove	They check for Chalmydia and Ghonorea. And HPV I think. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kja63	During your routine OBGYN exam, they will test for some STDs with your pap smear culture. Not ALL, and not HIV/AIDS. You have to specifically request these tests at every visit. And please ask for them!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cashloyley	I thought that only if your results came back for bacterial reasons, they continued to test for others..unless you requested it. But, I could be wrong. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Double Dachshunds Owner	Not unless you ask the doctor to do so during your exam. A Pap Smear is a test to check for pre-cancerous cells/conditions which can be caused by heredity or by the the human papilloma virus. A Pap Smear is not a test for STD's. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sparkle021	Not unless you ask!!! They should have asked you if you wanted to be tested for all STD's , in which you should answer yes always. As far as an HIV test- you need to have blood drawn for that. You should ask next time!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

remowlms	They check for what the doctor orders and nothing else. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Doctor A	it was so shocking to know from the above answers how a lot of people are so ignorant of a routine screening test in USA and Europe Pap smear named after Dr.Papanicalau who invented it screens for abnormal cells in the female cervix Cervix cancer is common in Western societies and it is a routine to screen all women at reproductive age for this dangerous disease. A sample of the cervix is taken put on a slide and stained with special dyes and looked under the microscope abnormal cells appear in diseased cervix long before symptoms appear so that it can be cured completely before it spreads or even before it turns into cancer. STD has nothing to do with this procedure in any way Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

J. Delm,	if you request one they will but, not on a routine pap smear check up. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gaby	They can, yes, but you would have to ask them (and pay them some more) But otherwise, no they wont give you that test, it has to be said to them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

simtim	No it is not a test for STD's It dose test for abnormal (unhealthy) cervical cells. cused by HPV. What is a Pap test? The Pap test, also called a Pap smear, checks for changes in the cells of your cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens into the vagina (birth canal). The Pap test can tell if you have an infection, abnormal (unhealthy) cervical cells, or cervical cancer. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mandy A	Usually your doctor will tell you or ask you if you want a simple gonorrhea or chlamydia test. If they don't you have to ask for one and be responsible for your body. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Slacker	If you are getting tested for HIV or somthing of that nature You would be going in for that spacific test. If you belive you may need tested for that ask you doctor. AIDS and HIV are serious life takers. Nothing to think twice about gettin tested for ;) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lovely Lady 27	You have to ask. Normally they just check to see how your cervical and vaginal cells are. You should get tested for std's ever few months if you are not in a monogomous relationship. Also when you get a pap ask to get tested for HPV. And ask about the Gardisol shot if you are under 27. Good luck and good health :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lfor1234	No those are separate tests. The Pap tests for abnormal cells on the cervix - those cells could lead to cancer Some STDs will cause the cells to become abnormal so if they come back they may test for STDs, but none of this causes a test for HIV. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dara S	it just checks for cancer you need a blood test for hiv and stds Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Major Brazilian (((ALL	They test for some STDs but HIV is a blood test. Many STDs are a blood test as well. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No