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About This Test
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. While most HPV infections clear naturally, certain high-risk types (especially 16 and 18) can cause cervical, throat, anal, and other cancers. Our HPV DNA test identifies high-risk strains, enabling proactive monitoring and prevention strategies.
When to Get Tested
- Abnormal cervical screening result
- Partner diagnosed with HPV
- Checking HPV status before/after vaccination
- Genital warts (to check for high-risk types too)
- Persistent abnormal cells on smear
- Anal cancer screening for high-risk individuals
Symptoms to Watch For
- High-risk HPV usually has NO symptoms
- Genital warts (low-risk types)
- Abnormal cervical cells (detected on smear)
- Precancerous changes
- Most infections are completely silent
How It Works
Consultation about your concerns
Swab sample collection
HPV DNA typing at laboratory
Results identifying specific HPV types
Results in 6 days
Risk Factors
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between high-risk and low-risk HPV?
Low-risk HPV types (6, 11) cause genital warts but not cancer. High-risk types (16, 18, and others) don't usually cause warts but can lead to cervical and other cancers over time. Our test focuses on the high-risk types.
Should I get the HPV vaccine if I'm already positive?
Yes, vaccination is still beneficial. The vaccine protects against multiple HPV types, so even if you have one type, it can protect you from others you haven't yet encountered.
I'm a man - should I get tested for HPV?
HPV testing in men is less established than in women. We offer anal HPV testing for MSM and those at higher risk. For general screening in heterosexual men without symptoms, the evidence is less clear-cut.
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