Description
Private cervical cancer screening detecting the presence of 19 high-risk subtypes of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) known to cause cervical cancer.
- Self-collection Cervical Cancer screening HPV Test to detect the presence of 19 high-risk sub-types of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is known to cause Cervical Cancer
- Secure online results within 3-4 working days of the lab receiving your sample
- UKAS-accredited and ISO15189-certified labs using validated and CE-marked testing methods.
- Free referral letter from our GPHC Registered Pharmacist for abnormal results.
- Fast, discreet & confidential service with no GP appointment or referral required
What is the Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name given to a group of common viruses. There are many different subtypes of this virus (each denoted by a number). The virus infects the surface of the skin, the mucus of the upper respiratory tract, and genital areas.
In most cases, the HPV virus is harmless and causes no symptoms, but the persistent presence of high-risk types of HPV can cause cervical lesions which over time may develop into cancer if untreated.
HPV and Cervical Cancer
HPV is detected in 99% of cervical cancers, and the high-risk subtypes HPV 16 and 18 account for at least two-thirds of cases. HPV subtypes 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 account for the majority of remaining cervical cancer cases
This test determines the presence, or absence, of HPV and whether the HPV type present is high risk for Cervical cancer.
This test will provide individual reporting of all High-Risk subtypes of HPV (16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 35, 39, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 26, 53, 69, 73, 82).
99.8% of Cervical cancer cases are preventable
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cervical Cancer Screening Test
How do I take the test?
This test requires a single vaginal swab sample. This can be taken from the comfort of your home and sent back discreetly to the lab for analysis.
What is the difference between this test and the smear test?
This test looks for the virus (human papillomavirus) that can cause cell changes on the cervix. The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, and cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately.
What if my results are abnormal?
A positive HPV result might indicate an increased risk of developing cervical cancer, and the report from the lab will provide a clear recommendation for follow-up/colposcopy.
The value of HPV DNA testing in cervical cancer screening and disease detection has been proven over and over again.
If your results are abnormal, we will contact you to go through the next steps, answer any questions you may have, and provide a free referral letter to provide to your GP.




