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Is it true that hpv automatically tested for during a pap?

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Dr. David Holtz answered

Specializes in Gynecologic Oncology

It should be for you: Current guidelines for women 30-65 are either pap alone every 3 years, or pap plus hpv every 5 years. I favor co-testing with pap and hpv since the risk of a precancer or cancer is very low when both tests are negative.

Answered 4/18/2013

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