While not a substitute for pap smears, growing evidence shows that HPV testing of high-risk strains of human papillomavirus like 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58 and 67 detect potential precancerous cells earlier than pap smears, especially in the case of cervical cancer, where HPV 16 and 18 are estimated to be responsible for approximately 70% of cervical cancers alone. For women aged 30-65, the US Preventative Services Task Force recommends either a pap smear every 3 years, high-risk HPV testing every 5 years, or high-risk HPV testing in combination with a pap smear (co-testing) every 5 years. High-risk HPV testing is also recommended after an abnormal result from a pap smear.
Though HPV is sexually transmitted, current methods of detecting HPV in male urine are not consistently effective. This is because women have 200x the detectable cells which can be infected with HPV in their urine, making HPV much easier to detect in women. As a result, we are not yet willing, nor are we able to legally run HPV testing in men using this kit. However, testing HPV in self collected FVU in women has been shown to be as effective as self-collected swab kits in at least one recent major study in the journal of Cancer Research and Treatment.
Collect a urine sample using our easy-to-use at-home kit and mail it back for laboratory analysis. In a few days, you'll receive confidential results for human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16), human papillomavirus 18 (HPV18), human papillomavirus 31 (HPV31), human papillomavirus 33 (HPV33), human papillomavirus 45 (HPV45), human papillomavirus 52 (HPV52), human papillomavirus 58 (HPV58), & human papillomavirus 67 (HPV67) by email or logging into your online account. Shipping and return postage is included via UPS 2-day airmail delivery.
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EASY SAMPLE COLLECTION: The collection kit and instructions make sample collection a simple, convenient process that can be done in the privacy and comfort of your home.
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MULTIPLE INFECTION SCREENING: This test kit screens for HPV16, HPV18, HPV31, HPV33, HPV45, HPV52, HPV58, and HPV67 with a single sample for comprehensive results. Please note HPV33, HPV52, HPV58, and HPV67 are reported as a single result.
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PRIVATE TESTING: Discreet at-home sample collection in plain packaging allows for the highest quality lab testing without visiting a clinic. Our lab is HIPAA compliant, and a certified physician or nurse practitioner signs off on all screening test requests.
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ACCURATE RESULTS: NAAT testing is the gold standard for detecting HPV16, HPV18, HPV31, HPV33, HPV45, HPV52, HPV58, and HPV67 in female urine samples. For urine samples, these tests are the most accurate currently available.
The collection Kit includes instructions for registration and collection, a urine collection funnel, a urine collection container, a reminder card to remember how to access your results easily, and a prepaid return shipping envelope. Everything you need to take and return your urine sample to us is included in the kit.
We apologize, but we can not ship to or accept samples from Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Rhode Island.
