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How can i get myself checkd for strains of hpv? i mean are ther actual tests like blood tests? i am a man (mid twenties). if so, what are they called?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Not routinely avail: The tests for which strains of HPV you may have been exposed to is available for research, but not routinely available as a clinical test. We recommend that you take the vaccination sequence to gain protection from any strains you have not already been exposed to.

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Answered 7/11/2015

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A member asked:

How can i get myself checkd for strains of hpv? i mean are ther actual tests like blood tests? i am a man (mid twenties). if so, what are they called?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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