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Is there a hpv oral/throat test? if so how does one go about having one?

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Dr. Ted Leem answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: There are tests for hpv in the oral cavity and throat. One can be tested in the saliva. Others need a small amount of tissue, usually from a papilloma (wart). These results should be interpreted with caution and by a knowledgeable medical provider.

Answered 9/4/2013

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