Status of HPV testing
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The status of HPV testing of cervical samples is up in the air. There is certainly no consensus of its utility. There are many conflicting claims in the literature as to the utility of testing for HPV. “For HPV testing to be a cost effective option, sensitivity for detection of CIN 2/3 must consistently provide a reassurance that allows triage on the basis of an HPV test result without the requirement for a repeat office visit and Pap smear” (1).
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