Can I undergo a nucleic acid test after receiving the HPV vaccine?
Feb 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
"打了HPV" generally refers to receiving the HPV vaccine. After getting the HPV vaccine, one can usually still undergo nucleic acid testing, as it typically does not affect the test results. The HPV vaccine is primarily used to prevent lesions of the reproductive system and its main component is protein. In contrast, nucleic acid testing is mainly used to diagnose respiratory system diseases. These two do not usually interfere with each other, so the accuracy of nucleic acid test results is not compromised, and misdiagnosis is unlikely to occur.
Receiving the HPV shot generally refers to getting the HPV vaccine. It is usually acceptable to undergo nucleic acid testing after receiving the HPV vaccine, as it typically does not affect the test results.
The HPV vaccine helps suppress certain low-risk and high-risk types of human papillomavirus and prevents the development of cervical cancer. Nucleic acid testing usually involves collecting mucosal samples from the mouth or nasal cavity to determine whether a person is infected with the novel coronavirus. The HPV vaccine primarily prevents lesions in the reproductive system and its main component is protein, whereas nucleic acid testing is mainly used to diagnose respiratory system infections. These two do not usually interfere with each other, so inaccurate test results or misdiagnosis are unlikely to occur.
If abnormal test results occur, they may be due to improper procedures or substandard antigen quality, and retesting is usually required.
