One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the handle to swab for cells that can be examined in a lab. Pap smears, on the other ...
Self-collected vaginal specimens are now acceptable for cervical cancer screening for women ages 30 to 65 with an average risk of cervical cancer, according to new guidelines released Jan. 5 by the ...
One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...