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If one is tested negative for hpv last 3 years in row with the e6/e7 mrna but positive this year when changed labs and tested with the reflex dna cotest hr hpv / negative genotest 16/18 why is there a difference in tests ? which is more accurate ?

Q: if one is tested negative for hpv last 3 years in row with the e6/e7 mrna but positive this year when changed labs and tested with the reflex dna cotest hr hpv / negative genotest 16/18 why is there a difference in tests ? which is more accurate ?

: If additional sexual partners occur, testing for the more serious HPV types (16/18) may be positive, which are usually treated by your GYN physician with colposcopy and biopsy, as these serologic types can lead to cancer of the cervix.

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If additional sexual partners occur, testing for the more serious HPV types (16/18) may be positive, which are usually treated by your GYN physician with colposcopy and biopsy, as these serologic types can lead to cancer of the cervix.

Answered 2/28/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

iDNA test is 99% accurate

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A member asked:

If one is tested negative for hpv last 3 years in row with the e6/e7 mrna but positive this year when changed labs and tested with the reflex dna cotest hr hpv / negative genotest 16/18 why is there a difference in tests ? which is more accurate ?

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