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Randomized Comparison of Two Vaginal Self-Sampling Methods for Human Papillomavirus Detection: Dry Swab versus FTA Cartridge.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Catarino Rosa, Vassilakos Pierre, Bilancioni Aline, Vanden Eynde Mathieu, Meyer-Hamme Ulrike, Menoud Pierre-Alain, Guerry Frédéric, Petignat Patrick
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling (self-HPV) is valuable in cervical cancer screening. HPV testing is usually performed on physician-collected cervical smears stored in liquid-based medium. Dry filters and swabs are an alternative. We evaluated the adequacy of self-HPV using two dry storage and transport devices, the FTA cartridge and swab. METHODS: A total of 130 women performed two...
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