Learn More. The Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a sexually transmitted infection comprised of more than different types of virus. HPV is spread by having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who has the virus. The HPV Test is a qualitative in vitro test for the detection of the Human Papillomavirus using a vaginal swab for females.
The vaginal swab is collected in the privacy of your own home. The test specifically identifies HPV types 16 and 18, while concurrently detecting the rest of the high risk types 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and When left untreated, HPV can lead to risks of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers. The Human Papillomavirus HPV specifically identifies HPV types 16 and 18, while concurrently detecting the rest of the high risk types 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and Normal turn-around time is approximately 2 β 3 days after the specimen is received by the lab.
Knowing whether or not you have an HPV infection can protect your partner and stop the spread of the infection. Consider getting tested in any of the following circumstances:. You will collect a specimen using a vaginal swab, provided in the kit. Please follow the collection instructions provided in the kit carefully.
No, you can order the home collection kit online. After you collect your sample, you will send your specimen to the testing laboratory using the prepaid shipping envelope and label contained in the collection kit. If you test positive for HPV, you will want to share your test results with your primary care physician or gynecologist or contact our telemedicine partner, DialCare.
You may also want to discuss your status with recent sexual partners so they can get tested also. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible.
