HPV Test
HPV Test
Test discreetly from the comfort of your home for different strains of HPV. Collect your sample and send it to our lab. We'll send you a complete results report within 72 hours.
Product details
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus. Certain strains of the virus can cause genital warts, while others increase your risk of cervical cancer.
The swab test kit looks for the strains of the virus which are associated with cervical cancer. It is easy to use and contains a brush tip swab, which you need to use to collect a sample from your vagina. The test kit comes with detailed instructions.
Return postage and a self-addressed envelope are included, so all you need to do is post your sample to the lab.
You will receive your results within three days of the lab receiving your sample. Your results will be available in your Superdrug Online Doctor patient record - we never send confidential information via email.
HPV Test Kits Prices
| Pack Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 test kit(s) | €67.00 |
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How it Works
About HPV Testing
Why test for HPV?
Women who are infected with high risk strains of the HPV virus are more likely to develop cervical cancer than those who do not carry the virus.
Women who have abnormal smear results and are also found to be positive for HPV are invited to go for colposcopy, which is a closer look at the cervix to see if any treatment if needed. In 99% of cases, cervical cancer occurs as a result of infection with high risk types of HPV. However, infection with HPV often causes no symptoms.
How is HPV transmitted?
HPV is transmitted during unprotected sex. The best way to protect yourself from the virus is to use a condom every time you have sex - this includes anal and oral sex. HPV is extremely common and most sexually active women are infected with a strain of HPV at some point during their lives.
What is the difference between a smear test and a HPV swab test?
The HPV swab test checks for evidence of high risk strains of the HPV virus. The smear test, however, checks for abnormalities of the cervix which can develop into cervical cancer.
Your test result
Positive
If your test result comes back positive, you need to visit your GP for follow-up tests. Your GP will check for cervical abnormalities. You will need regular checks in the future.
Testing positive for a high risk HPV type does not mean that you will develop cervical cancer. In fact, most women become infected with at least one strain of HPV at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases, the infection clears within a few months without causing any symptoms or damage.
However, it is very important that you attend regular smear tests if you carry a high risk strain.
If your test result comes back positive you may still wish to consider getting vaccinated against HPV. The HPV vaccination protects against several strains of the virus and it can protect you getting infected with further types of HPV.
Negative
If your test result comes back negative you do not currently carry any high risk strains of the HPV virus. You do not need to see a doctor for a follow-up appointment but you still need to attend regular smear tests.
You should continue to use condoms to protect yourself from HPV and other STIs.
If your test result comes back negative you may want to consider getting vaccinated against HPV.