HPV Test
Formal name: Genital Human Papilloma Virus
Related tests: Cervical smear test
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), or have an irregular cervical smear test
Sample Required?
A sampling of cells from the cervical area
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