[quote=Alcajazz]One question that I didn't see answered was if anyone knew the accuracy of the oral HPV test that is offered at many dentist's office. You gargle a saline solution for 30 seconds that is then sent in for PCR testing. It tests for many genotypes. Does anyone have any insights? Does it measure a point in time? i.e if negative, you've never been exposed or don't have active infection. If positive, active infection that may clear?[/quote]
The test has been discussed in this thread. My dentist offers it, but notes that it is of limited use because it does measure only a specific point in time.