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HPV (Cervical Cancer Screening)

HPV

HPV (Cervical Cancer Screening)

Human papilloma virus, or HPV, is a very common STI. There are many types of HPV, some of which are considered “high-risk” because they have been linked with cervical cancer. The HPV test detects these types of HPV that are found with most cases of cervical cancer. The test is recommended for people with a cervix starting at age 30. If an HPV infection is persistent past the age of 30, there is a greater risk of developing cervical cancer.

Screening with self collection is meant for people who are at “average risk” of cervical cancer. Someone at average risk:

  • Has had regular screening in the past
  • Has never had an abnormal Pap or HPV test result
  • Has no history of CIN2+, AIS, or cervical cancer
  • Is not immunocompromised (including HIV)
  • Has no symptoms related to cervical cancer (e.g. abnormal uterine bleeding)

Screening with self collection is not recommended for people who may at higher risk for cervical cancer. This includes people who:

  • Have had abnormal Pap or HPV test results in the past
  • Are immunocompromised (including HIV)
  • Were exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) in utero

 

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FAQs

Screening with self collection is meant for people who are at “average risk” of cervical cancer. Someone at average risk:

  • Has had regular screening in the past
  • Has never had an abnormal Pap or HPV test result
  • Has no history of CIN2+, AIS, or cervical cancer
  • Is not immunocompromised (including HIV)
  • Has no symptoms related to cervical cancer (e.g. abnormal uterine bleeding)

If any of these apply to you, you should not use the HPV self collection test.

Screening with self collection is not recommended for people who may at higher risk for cervical cancer. This includes people who:

  • Have had abnormal Pap or HPV test results in the past
  • Are immunocompromised (including HIV)
  • Were exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) in utero

The HPV test is recommended for people with a cervix starting at age 30. It is not recommended for people younger than 30 because HPV is very common in younger people. Most of the time, an HPV infection will go away on its own and never cause health problems in people of that age group. Prior to age 30, Pap tests are recommended.

Testing is done with a vaginal swab. A step-by-step guide for providing the sample is available here.

You will receive a text or email message notifying you that your results are available. To access your results, you will log in to a secure web portal. 

You should be notified within approximately 10 days. If your kit was sent over 10 days ago and has still not been logged as received, please contact us and we will send you a replacement kit.

A negative result means the high-risk types of HPV were not found, and testing is not required again for five years.

A positive result means HPV was found. It is very important that you follow up with a health care provider. You may need some follow up procedures and/or more frequent screening. Cervical cancer is preventable if it’s treated early!