Modern diseases require competent diagnosis. In this case, it is necessary to follow certain rules for the delivery of tests. Otherwise, the results may be false. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account the recommendations for conducting a particular study. Today we will figure out how to take an analysis for HPV in women and men. After all, this infection seriously affects human he alth. It must be diagnosed in time to avoid all sorts of consequences. What should you pay attention to before conducting research? How is an HPV test taken? How does this infection generally manifest itself? All this is important to understand. Otherwise, as already mentioned, you will be given a false result.
What is papillomavirus?
Human papillomavirus is a serious infectious disease that is transmitted sexually. It is dangerous because it causes a variety of diseases and inflammations. Also appear on the bodyneoplasms - papillomas. For women, in some cases, this virus can be fatal - there is a high risk of malignant tumors in the uterine cavity due to infection. Papilloma can easily develop into carcinoma.
Don't panic if you see a positive result for the virus. After all, infection and the manifestation of the disease are different concepts. Usually, within a year, the body fights the disease on its own, forming immunity. True, timely diagnosis does not hurt. After all, then you can pick up treatment if necessary.
Methods
What are the methods of analysis for HPV (human papillomavirus)? There are several. But some of the research is already outdated. Currently, only 3 diagnostic methods are used. Some do not know exactly how they take tests, so they start to panic in advance. After all, papillomas can be detected during the study of urine / blood, as well as with the help of scrapings. Moreover, as practice shows, the latter option is relevant for both women and men. It is more accurate than the analysis of biological material (PCR diagnostics). True, it has many features. They will be de alt with further.
Blood
How are women tested for HPV (papillomavirus)? In fact, there is nothing wrong with this. Yes, and difficult too. Yes, a little annoying, but not critical. The first option that can only be offered is the delivery of a PCR analysis. The least unpleasant procedure. Its implementation depends on what kind of biological material youplan to provide.
Do you need an HPV test? How is it taken from women and men if the PCR diagnostic technique is used? It is necessary, for example, to donate blood. But not from a finger, but from a vein. The procedure is not very painful. But for some reason, she scares patients more. True, the process of taking blood from a vein can be difficult with small vessels on the hands, especially in the elbow area.
Rules for donating blood for HPV
Now it is clear how to answer the question: analysis for papilloma (HPV) - what is it? We also found out how biological material is taken. But this is only one of the methods. What rules must be remembered when donating blood for papilloma? First, it is done on an empty stomach in the morning. You can’t drink or eat - the probability of errors increases greatly. Secondly, eliminate allergenic foods from your diet for about 3-4 days. Thirdly, it is advisable to take a blood test from a vein early in the morning. So you won't feel hungry yet. You can take a chocolate bar and some drink with you. They can be taken immediately after the procedure.
Location Tips
If you do not tolerate the collection of material from a vein, or if it is difficult to do it yourself, warn the nurses about this in advance. The blood test procedure for HPV in women and men is the same. Therefore, there is nothing to be ashamed of. You can ask for ammonia. The location on the chair for testing should be comfortable. No need to stress. This will only make the situation worse. Therefore, it is recommended to lean back andto relax. Don't panic, the process doesn't hurt at all.
Also, in some cases, check whether it is possible to take a blood test from a vein for HPV lying down. If you are very intolerant of this process, let me know that it will be easier for you in this position. Lie on your back on the medical couch, offer your hand to the nurse and follow her instructions. By the way, in order not to be afraid, do not look at how you take a blood test. After the procedure, the injection site will be bandaged. Do not remove the bandage and do not strain your arm for an hour after taking blood from a vein. Otherwise, bleeding may occur.
Urine
How to get tested for HPV and determine its presence in the body? If a blood test doesn't work for you, you can bring urine to the lab. This process will definitely not cause any discomfort. But it is less accurate.
All you have to do is collect some of your urine into a small sterile jar, then take it to a medical facility for examination. The rest of the work will be left to the laboratory assistants. How do they take an analysis for HPV in women and men in this case? You must buy a special sterile jar in advance at the pharmacy. Collect some morning (average) urine in it. Close the container and hurry up to hand over for research. From the moment of urination, no more than 4 hours should pass, otherwise the results may be false. In the same way, the lack of sterility of the jar leaves its mark on the reliability of the results.
Rules for passing urine for analysis
It's easy to guessthat you must follow certain rules for collecting morning urine. Only then will it be possible to say with certainty that the results obtained are accurate. It has already been said that you will have to pass the morning urine, and also deliver it for research no later than 4 hours after collecting the biomaterial. But that's not all.
The thing is that you also need to pass urine on an empty stomach. It is important that approximately 7-8 hours pass from the moment of eating. The same rule applies to blood tests. So the body does not get additional nutrients that affect the result. In addition, be sure to observe sterility. Collect biological material only in special jars purchased at a pharmacy. Otherwise, a urine test for HPV may give errors. As in the case of blood, it is necessary to exclude allergenic products a few days before the study. Therefore, some time will have to follow a diet. Fortunately, this process will not last too long.
For women
How are women and men tested for HPV? As an option - a PCR study. How it happens, we have already figured out. This method is good because it delivers a minimum of inconvenience. Only he is not able to give a 100% accurate result. In any case, if you donate urine for analysis, then the chances of obtaining reliable information about your he alth are significantly reduced.
Blood is more suitable for studying material for the presence of papillomavirus. But it's also far from the best. The best way. The most accurate and correct method is the so-called smear: female and male. The technique of taking the analysis is slightly different, but there is nothing to be afraid of. Yes, these procedures are less pleasant than taking blood from a vein. But the doctor will be able to tell for sure if you have papillomavirus.
How are women tested for HPV? Using a special brush from the urethra or vagina. The patient needs to sit on the gynecological chair. Then a special brush is inserted into the vagina. It is carried out three times around the axis in the uterine cavity. Nothing else is required. The brush is placed in a test tube, which is sent to the laboratory. Before making a scraping, it is necessary to blot the vagina with a tampon or a napkin from the secreted mucus.
This is how many tests for infections in women are given. Symptoms of an HPV infection may not appear for a long time. Therefore, you have to take a smear for this infection. Timely diagnosis will help to cure the disease without consequences for he alth. Now it’s clear how a woman is tested for papilloma. And how does the process happen in men?
For men
There is nothing particularly difficult or dangerous in the study of papillomavirus in the male half of the population. As already mentioned, you can use the PCR method. But she has flaws. The most accurate way to determine the disease is scraping. How is it taken from men?
Approximately the same as in women - with a special brush. It is passed through the urethra. And another brush needs to be donescraping from the head of the penis. It is carried out over the required area several times. The obtained biological materials are sent to the laboratory for further research. Nothing else is required. To the features should be attributed only to the observance of personal hygiene. It is advisable to take a shower or wash before taking the analysis. Lack of hygiene will be detrimental to the result.
These are all ways to diagnose papillomavirus. How exactly to take the analysis for the study? This decision must be made by your physician. As practice shows, PCR (blood) is most often prescribed, but scrapings are also in great demand. Do not be afraid and remember that timely detection of papillomas will help prevent the appearance of negative consequences of the disease. After all, the symptoms of this infection do not always appear. Most often, the disease is chronic and is detected only when passing the appropriate tests.
