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How often do pap smears show false positive results for hpv?

Q: how often do pap smears show false positive results for hpv?

: The HPV test is based on molecular methods and is very unlikely to yield false positive results. Visit this site for more info: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22163-human-papillomavirus-hpv-test#:~:text=Can%20I%20have%20a%20false,primary%20high%2Drisk%20HPV%20tests.

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The HPV test is based on molecular methods and is very unlikely to yield false positive results. Visit this site for more info: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/22163-human-papillomavirus-hpv-test#:~:text=Can%20I%20have%20a%20false,primary%20high%2Drisk%20HPV%20tests.

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