Why Pap + HPV DNA Is Not Overkill—It’s Best Practice

For decades, the Pap smear has been the frontline defense against cervical cancer. It’s a test that’s saved countless lives, but in today’s era of precision medicine, relying on the Pap alone is no longer considered best practice. The combination of Pap cytology and HPV DNA testing—known as co-testing—offers a far more powerful and reliable […]