Human Papillomavirus Testing for Primary Cervical Cancer Screening

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Review Date:	March 5, 2008
Recommendation:	This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on March 5, 2008. It was recommended that the use of Human Papillomavirus Testing in Cervical Cancer Screening does not meet technology assessment criteria 3 or 4 for improving net health outcomes and being as effective as any established alternatives.
Decision:	Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria
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