Why do I need an HPV test?
You may need an HPV test if you:
Are a woman aged 30-65. The American Cancer Society recommends women in this age group have an HPV test with a pap smear (co-testing) every five years.
If you are a woman of any age that gets an abnormal result on a pap smear
HPV testing in not recommended for women younger than 30 who have had normal pap smear results. Cervical cancer is rare in this age group, but HPV infections are common. Most HPV infections in young women clear up without treatment.
