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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Tonsil cancer
  1. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... in the back of the throat, including the tonsils and the base of the tongue. In the United States, HPV causes most cases of oropharyngeal cancer. If you have an HPV test because you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/human-papillomavirus-hpv-test - Medical Tests
  2. Bacteria Culture Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... sample from the back of your throat and tonsils. Urine Culture Used to diagnose a urinary tract infection and identify the bacteria causing the infection. Test procedure: You provide a sterile urine sample in a ... Cancer Institute [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): U.S. Department of Health ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/bacteria-culture-test - Medical Tests