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FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Test for Women Ages 25 to 65
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Teal Wand, an at-home test that screens for human papillomavirus ( HPV ), the virus that causes nearly all cervical cancers, CBS News reported May 9. The test is made by Teal Health and is meant for women between the ages of 25 and 65 with an average risk for cervical cancer.
FDA Approves First At-Home Test for Cervical Cancer Screenings
At-home screenings are effective alternatives for closing the screening gap. One study found that mailing kits to people overdue for cervical cancer screenings saw a 50% increase compared to offering usual care alone. In addition, they are just as accurate as clinical tests. (Teal Health also has a SELF-CERV study.)
The FDA has approved Teal Health's at-home test for HPV detection, which may help expand access to cervical cancer screening ...
Women now have an alternative to the Pap smear as a screening test for cervical cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
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