HPV: At a Glance

HPV

Also known as: HPV DNA
Formal name: Genital Human Papillomavirus
Related tests: Pap smear

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	At A Glance
	Why get tested? To screen for infection with HPV, some types of which are associated with cervical cancer When to get tested? If you are sexually active, have symptoms of HPV infection (genital warts), are age 30 or older, or have an irregular Pap smear Sample required? A sampling of cells from the cervical area in females; anal swabs or brush specimens in males Next >>

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