What are the possible results of the HPV test and what do they mean? Negative: It means that no oncogenic types of HPV were found. Positive: Oncogenic types of HPV were detected. Positive for a specific type (HPV 16 or HPV 18). Read Also Are there different types of HPV tests? Are there HPV tests that show the type of the virus? At what age is it recommended that women get an HPV test and why? Can an HPV test be performed together with the Pap test? How is the HPV test performed? How should a woman prepare before an HPV test? If the HPV test comes out positive, does this mean that you have something serious? In which cases is their use recommended? What is PCR? What is the HPV test? What safety does the combination of the Pap test and HPV test offer for women over 30?