HPV Check
CHF 269
- Screening for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) to prevent cervical cancer
- Take your sample from home, analysis by Swiss lab
- Results online in 3-5 working days
Screen for high-risk and low-risk strains of HPV
Easy sample collection from home
Free, discreet shipping
Analysis by largest Swiss laboratory
Results online in 3-5 working days
Screen for HPV to prevent cervical cancer
This test is not suitable for men
Good to know
Key Facts about HPV
Types of HPV
There are different types of HPV:
These strains can cause genital warts but are unlikely to lead to cancer.
Certain strains (such as HPV 16 and 18) are considered high-risk because they can cause changes in the cells, leading to cancer, including cervical cancer, anal cancer, throat cancer, and other genital cancers.
How it spreads
HPV is primarily spread through skin-to-skin contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It can be spread even if the infected person shows no signs or symptoms.
Symptoms
Most people with HPV do not show any symptoms and may clear the virus naturally without knowing they had it.
For some, it can cause genital warts or abnormal cell changes in the cervix (detected through a Pap smear), which can potentially lead to cancer over time.
HPV-Related Cancers
HPV infections can lead to cervical cancer in women, which is why regular screening (Pap smears) and HPV tests are crucial. In men, it can lead to penile, throat, and anal cancers, though these are less common.
Prevention
Vaccines like Gardasil protect against the most common high-risk and low-risk HPV strains, including those that cause cancer and genital warts.
Using condoms and dental dams can reduce the risk of HPV transmission, but they don't provide complete protection since HPV can infect areas not covered by condoms.
For women, regular Pap smears and HPV tests are essential to detect early signs of abnormal cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Treatment
There is no treatment for the virus itself, but healthcare providers can treat the health problems caused by HPV, such as genital warts, abnormal cervical cells, or early-stage cancers.
Testing for HPV from home is easy and discreet
Orders before 16:00 on a working day are shipped the same day and usually arrive the next working day with Swiss Post.
The test kit will contain all the necessary material for you to collect a vaginal swab. Never done that before? Don't worry, detailed instructions are provided!
Every test kit includes a Retourbox to ship your sample to our laboratory partner Medisyn with Swiss Post. Just drop it off at a post office or in a mailbox.
Your results will be available online 3-5 working days after sending your sample to the lab.
What is HPV?
What it tests for
What does the HPV Check test for?
High-risk HPV strains
These are the strains that are most likely to lead to cervical cancer and other types of cancer.
Low-risk HPV strains
These can cause genital warts but are less likely to lead to cancer.
Receive results online within 3 to 5 days
Your results will include:
Clear Results: A positive or negative result for high-risk and low-risk HPV strains
Documentation: Official lab report for download to share with your healthcare provider
Next Steps: In case you test positive for HPV, we will provide clear information on recommended actions.
What if I test positive for HPV?
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FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
How quickly will I receive my test?
From Monday to Friday, all orders submitted before 16:00 are shipped on the same day and will usually arrive on the next working day including Saturday. All tests ordered over the weekend are shipped on Monday and usually arrive on Tuesday.
How will my test be delivered?
All tests are delivered by Swiss Post in discrete enevolpes or parcels without any outside markings.
Will I be able to take my sample correctly without any medical training?
You do not require any medical training to use our tests. We provide very detailed instructions on how to take your sample and several thousand customers have already successfully taken their tests.
How do I return my sample to the lab for analysis?
You simply put your sample into the return box we provide with each test kit and drop the return box off in any Swiss Post mailbox. You do not need to add a stamp, this is already printed on the return box.
Who analyses my sample?
Your sample is analysed by our laboratory partner Medisyn (formerly known as Synlab). Medisyn is one of the largest laboratory service providers in Switzerland. You might have encountered them during COVID.
Are the results as reliable as from a doctor's office?
All analyses included in this test are also offered through doctors' offices by our laboratory partner Medisyn (formerly known as Synlab). You effectively receive the same test, you only collect the sample from home instead of at the doctor's office. In this case, you use a vaginal swab which is specifically certified for self-collecting a sample for HPV screening.
Medisyn is the largest provider of laboratory services in Switzerland and uses state-of-the-art technology for analysis of all samples.
How long does it take to receive my results?
Your results are generally available online 3-5 working days after you have sent your sample to the lab for analysis.
Will I be able to understand my results without any medical training?
All tests results are easily understandable without any medical training and include clear explanations.
