A biopsy is not always necessary when the cervical exfoliative cytology result is ASCUS, but is required when there is a positive human papillomavirus (HPV) or an abnormal colposcopy.
ASCUS is one of the results of cervical exfoliative cytology (TCT), which represents atypical squamous epithelial cells, but it does not clarify the significance, and it is usually recommended that further tests such as HPV and colposcopy be performed to clarify the diagnosis.
If HPV and colposcopy are negative, another TCT screening is recommended in 3-6 months. If HPV or colposcopy is abnormal, colposcopic biopsy is usually recommended.
When the result of cervical exfoliative cytology is ASCUS, it is recommended that the patient should not have too much psychological pressure, go to the hospital in time, and under the guidance of the doctor, perform relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis and then targeted treatment.