Anal Pap Smear
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What is an anal pap smear?
An anal pap smear is performed for early detection of human papilloma
virus (HPV), and abnormal cells in the anal canal. The anal pap smear
examines a small sample of cells obtained from the anus for any abnormal
cell growth. As a screening procedure, it can effectively detect,
reduce, and initiate treatment for both anal cancer.
When is an anal pap smear
performed?
Routine anal pap smears may reduce the risk of anal cancer rate by
detecting high grade dysplasia. HPV is the most common STD, so patients
with these risk factors should undergo the screening:
- Patients who engage in anal sex
- HIV
- Cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Genital warts
- Bleeding from the anus
- Any signs of abnormal discharge from the anus
- Anal cancer
How often is an anal
pap smear performed?
- For HIV positive patients, routine anal pap smear is performed once
a year - For HIV negative patients at high risk for anal dysplasia, routine
anal pap smear is performed every year
If your anal pap smear produces an abnormal result, a procedure known
as High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) is recommended for a more detailed
view of the anal canal.
To schedule your own anal pap smear in Los Angeles and Orange County,
contact us today.
