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FDA approves 1st at-home test for cervical cancer

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

At-home cervical cancer screening test gets FDA approval. How it works, availability

The Teal Wand is an at-home vaginal sample self-collection device that tests for HPV. The test will first be available in California in June.

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.)

Becker's Hospital Review · 12m

FDA OKs 1st at-home cervical cancer screening test

The FDA approved the first at-home screening test for cervical cancer on May 9, a move experts anticipate will help boost screening rates across the country. Five notes: 1. The test kit is made by Teal Health.

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What to know about the first cervical cancer test that can be conducted at home

About one out of every four women in the United States aren't up-to-date on their cervical cancer screenings, which is about ...

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S.F. startup wins FDA nod to put cervical cancer checkups in women's hands

"Ask any woman what's the most uncomfortable experience and what is the first thing you'd like to change," said Teal ...

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