New Self-Collection HPV Tests Approved, Could Help Boost Lagging US Testing Rates

New Self-Collection HPV Tests Approved, Could Help Boost Lagging US Testing Rates
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Women in the United States can now collect their own vaginal samples for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two self-collection methods in health care settings, including non-traditional locations, such as retail pharmacies or mobile clinics.

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