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About HPV Test

Enjoy the convenience of an at-home HPV test. HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is transmitted easily through sexual activities and usually presents without symptoms. It is common for people to infect others with HPV, without realizing that they are infected themselves. That’s why it is so important to take an HPV test at home or in a doctor’s office if you are sexually active.

Included: 1 (one) HPV test kit + pre-addressed return envelope (postage paid)

How it works: This test utilizes amplification of target DNA by polymerase chain reaction and nucleic acid hybridization for the detection of 14 high-risk HPV types.

Tests for: The test specifically identifies two of the most common high-risk HPV (hrHPV) types: HPV16 and HPV18. Test results also include a third category “other high-risk HPV” identifying one or more of the 12 other high-risk types: 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68.

Who Should Take An HPV Test At Home?

In women under 30, hrHPV infections are relatively common and are usually cleared by the immune system in two years or less. As a result, screening for women under 30 years of age could detect HPV infections that are short-lived (usually less than 2 years), creating unnecessary worry and possibly leading to unneeded and damaging treatment and expenses.

However, once a woman is 30 years of age or older, the presence of hrHPV infections takes on special significance and requires further evaluation.

It’s important to note that you should get tested for HPV even if you received the HPV vaccination.

How to Take An HPV Test At Home

Testing for hrHPV at home has never been easier. Here’s how it works:

1. Order your HPV testing kit on the Basic Benefits website. Shipping is free and the testing kit will be sent in discreet packaging, so no one will know what is being delivered.
2. Unpack your testing kit and follow the instructions to collect a sample. It only takes a few minutes to complete the test, so you won’t need to set aside a lot of time.
3. Send us your sample using the pre-paid envelope in your testing kit. Your sample is sent to a CLIA and CAP certified laboratory for testing to ensure your results are accurate.
4. Wait for your results. You will receive an email with your results within 2 to 5 days. Click on the link in the email to view your results in a secure online portal.
5. Take advantage of  Basic Benefits’s free phone consultations. Schedule your free consultation with a physician to discuss your results.

That’s all it takes to get tested for high-risk HPV from the comfort of your own home.

What Are the Benefits of Taking An HPV Test At Home?

There are a number of benefits to getting tested for HPV at home rather than in a doctor’s office. First, an at-home HPV test only costs $79, whereas getting tested in a doctor’s office may cost much more, depending on your insurance.

Testing at home is also much more convenient. There’s no need to call your doctor, schedule an appointment, travel to their office, and wait for the doctor to see you. You won’t have to find time in your schedule to take an HPV test—an at-home test can be completed in as little as five minutes.

Your results will also be available within 2 to 5 days if you take an at-home test. If you get tested in a doctor’s office, it could take over a week to find out whether or not you have HPV.

These are some of the many reasons why so many people choose to get tested for HPV at home rather than in a doctor’s office.

How Often Should You Get Tested For HPV?

If you are sexually active, you should get tested for HPV on a regular basis. The American Cancer Society recommends that sexually active women between the ages of 25 and 65 get tested once every three years. If you test positive for HPV, your physician may recommend testing more frequently to monitor the infection and ensure it does not lead to cancer.

Your body’s immune system may help you fight off the infection. But if your HPV infection goes away, it is possible to get it again, which is why it is important to continue to get tested on a regular basis. Do not assume that you do not need to get tested simply because you already fought off the virus once.