Why get tested?
To monitor treatment for infection with HPV, some types of which are associated with cervical cancer

When to get tested?
The role of HPV testing is currently limited as the great majority of HPV infections (genital warts) do not result in cervical cancer. A Medicare rebate for HPV testing is only available during the follow-up of women with a previously-treated high-grade abnormality found with a cervical smear test

Sample required?
A sampling of cells from the cervical area