What Are the Next Steps After an ASC-US Diagnosis?
Following an ASC-US diagnosis, the typical next step is to perform an HPV test to determine if high-risk strains of the virus are present. If the HPV test is negative, the patient is generally at low risk for cervical cancer, and routine screening can continue. If the HPV test is positive, further evaluation with a colposcopy and possibly a biopsy may be necessary.
