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My daughter asked for hpv test w/pap. test says all norm, even hpv but then says "hpv dna testing not performed" huh? isnt dna how they test for hpv?

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HPV: As a general rule hpv testing by dna hybridization is not done unless the results of the pap smear are equivocal, because of the costs and minimal benefit after a completely normal pap.

Answered 11/28/2013

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