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Official recommended tests for primary cervical cancer screening
The solid pattern indicates the recommendation of one of the tests (either cytology, HPV, or VIA). The striped pattern indicates the coexistence of more than one test, which can have the same indication or be used for different indications (eg, different tests are indicated at different ages, or in different settings or outreach). HPV=human papillomaviruses. VIA=visual inspection with acetic acid.
