HPV testing in general practice - Episode 50

In the 50th Good GP episode, Dr David Hawkes, Director of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Victorian Cytology Service, discusses HPV testing in general practice and the changes as a result of the National Cervical Screening Program. In this episode, Dr Hawkes explains the reliability of the testing and the rationale for switching from cytology based testing to HPV testing. He also explains the Meijer criteria, the issues of contamination and more.