The negative Schiller test means that the iodized solution used to check for changes in cells in the region of the vagina and cervix covered the entire expected area and there are no pathological changes in these regions.
The Schiller test is a diagnostic test used to check for changes in the region of the vagina and cervix, such as HPV, Syphilis, and also for cervical screening, in some cities, when it cannot be done Pap smears, for example, especially when lesions in these areas are suspected. It is performed in the gynecological office in a few minutes and the result is seen instantly.
The gynecologist may find it necessary to perform the test due to the symptoms presented by the woman, such as pain during intimate contact, discharge, itching or vaginal burning, or some bleeding outside the menstrual period.