urrently, there is no routine test for men to determine high-risk HPV types that cause cancer. But, some doctors may ask for anal Pap tests for gay and bisexual men, who are at higher risk of anal cancer due to HPV, according to WebMD. For an anal Pap test, the doctor gathers cells from the anus and sends them to the lab to find out any abnormalities.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 79 million Americans currently have HPV and some 14 million people in the U.S. are infected with the virus every year. Moreover, no test can find out the “HPV status” in a person. But, there are HPV tests that can detect cervical cancer and these tests are recommended only for women aged 30 and older.
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