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HPV TEST

So is there an actual test to tell whether or not you have HPV besides appearance.  Can the doctor do a biopsy or cut the wart or skin tag off and send that to a lab ?
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so, what about the vinegar test?
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Yes, biopsy can tell you if the skin growth was actually HPV wart but it is not necessary at all as a dermatologist can identify warts by simply looking at them... The only test available for females can diagnose HPV if it is active... There is no FDA approved test for men...
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