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Re: GYNECOLOGIC: Blood test for cervical dysplasia
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:24:16 -0600 (CST)

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Michelle B
Not aware of its use at present...Dr. von Almen
At Wed, 24 Dec 2008, Michelle B. wrote: >
>I recently read an article concerning a blood test for detecting
>cervical dysplasia and cerrvical cancer. It tests plasma levels of
>Cervical Specific Antigen (CSA). Can anyone tell me if this test is
>available in the U.S.? My doctor had never heard of it, or so she
>said...I suspect that this type of test might cause some women to forego
>an annual PAP if such a test were accurate and widely available. But
>with PAP tests being relatively innaccurate as well, it would make sense
>to have a concurrent blood test detecting actual presence of the
>antigen, not just HPV test detecting selected high-risk viral strains.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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