Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and nearly every individual with a cervix will encounter it at some point in their life. HPV spreads easily through vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and often from partners who have no symptoms and may not know they’re carrying it.
There are many different HPV types, including low-risk strains that can cause genital warts and high-risk strains that can lead to cervical cell changes. High-risk HPV rarely causes noticeable symptoms, which means a person can feel completely healthy while an active infection is present. Because HPV is both silent and common, regular screening is essential for protecting long-term cervical and reproductive health.
Our HPV (Human Papillomavirus) testing is a highly accurate molecular screening method that detects high-risk HPV strains known to cause cervical and other anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers.
This test allows patients with cervical and vaginal anatomy to provide their specimen (quick vaginal swab) in a private lab setting, offering a more comfortable, discreet, and accessible screening experience without sacrificing clinical quality.
High-risk HPV strains are responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases. Because most people feel perfectly healthy even when infected, early screening is essential for protecting your reproductive health.
This test helps you:
This test identifies active viral DNA, giving you an accurate view of your current HPV status. Knowledge is the first step toward prevention and early intervention.
Most people don’t notice symptoms, but when they do appear, it may be weeks or even months after exposure.
Persistent high-risk HPV can, over time, contribute to:
If you’re experiencing any of these signs, or if you’ve had unprotected sex, testing now is the safest choice.
Anyone who is sexually active is at risk for HPV, regardless of age, relationship status, or sexual history. HPV spreads easily through vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and even through close genital skin-to-skin contact, meaning you can contract it even if penetration doesn’t occur. Most people who have HPV have no symptoms, so exposure often happens unknowingly.
This test is designed exclusively for individuals who:
HPV screening gives you essential insight into your cervical health. Testing helps you:
Early detection is one of the most effective tools for prevention.
If you find the same test for a lower price from a comparable provider, contact us. We not only match the price, we beat it by an additional 10 percent of the difference.
This test requires a vaginal/cervical swab, which must be collected from the vaginal canal to accurately detect HPV. Because HPV screening relies on sampling cervical or vaginal tissue, this test is only appropriate for people who have these reproductive organs.
While many men and some transgender or non-binary individuals can still carry and transmit HPV, this specific test is designed for those with a vagina or cervix, regardless of gender identity.
Yes. People of any gender, including men, transgender women, transgender men without bottom surgery, and non-binary individuals, can contract and transmit HPV. HPV spreads through genital, anal, and oral contact, and most carriers have no symptoms.
However, because HPV screening relies on sampling vaginal or cervical tissue, this particular test is only for those who currently have a vagina or cervix. Even so, partners of any gender can carry and pass HPV between one another.
Although anyone, men, transgender women, transgender men without bottom surgery, and non-binary individuals, can contract and transmit HPV, there is currently no clinically recommended HPV screening method for people who do not have a cervix or vagina. HPV testing is validated specifically for cervical and vaginal samples because high-risk HPV causes detectable cell changes in this tissue.
For individuals without vaginal or cervical anatomy, HPV is generally monitored through symptoms (such as genital warts) or, in certain higher-risk groups, through specialized exams like anal Pap tests. This is why the test we offer is only appropriate for those with a vagina or cervix, regardless of gender identity.
Fasting is not required for this test. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has given you other instructions.
Your results are stored in your secure online account. They are not shared with anyone else. If you choose, you can print or download them to share with your own doctor.
Yes. If your results come back positive or if you simply have questions, our team is here to support you. You can text our Patient Services team at 1800-579-3914, anytime between 8am and 8pm.
In order to ensure your privacy, we do not bill insurance directly, but you may use HSA or FSA funds. This keeps your results and testing completely private from insurers. We can also provide you with an itemized receipt for insurance reimbursement purposes if you need it.
This test requires a non-invasive vaginal swab, collected in person at one of our trusted lab locations. This process is designed to be as comfortable and easy as possible. Because the test relies on vaginal and cervical tissue for accurate screening, it is intended only for individuals who have a vagina or cervix, regardless of gender identity.
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