HPV DNA with INDIVIDUAL reporting test

HPV DNA with INDIVIDUAL reporting

Self-collect HPV testing provides women with the option to self-collect a vaginal specimen for HPV testing. There is well documented high level of concordance between the HPV DNA results from self-collected and clinician-collected specimens.

A NEGATIVE HPV result means that these high-risk subtypes HPV have not been detected and the patient is at extremely low risk of developing high-grade cervical disease/CIN2+ before their next routine visit.

A POSITIVE HPV result might indicate an increased risk of developing CIN/cervical cancer, and the report from the laboratory will provide a clear recommendation for follow-up/colposcopy.

Self-collection of specimens for HPV testing is not intended to replace existing patient management pathways but allows for:

• Those who wish to test following a change of sexual partner

• Option for identifying individual high risk DNA subtypes

• Personal preference to self-collect vaginal samples

• An acceptable option for women who avoid having regular cervical smears

• Self-collection for HPV increases acceptability and coverage rate of cervical cancer prevention