{"product_id":"alltest-hpv-rapid-test-kit","title":"ALLTEST HPV Professional Rapid Test Kit (Vaginal Swab)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHuman Papillomavirus Antigen Test Kit - Female \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGenital\u003c\/span\u003e Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake control of your sexual health with this \u003cstrong\u003eHPV Antigen Rapid Test (Vaginal Swab)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a professional in-vitro diagnostic screening tool designed to detect \u003cstrong\u003eHuman Papillomavirus (HPV) antigens\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-risk HPV types 16 and 18\u003c\/strong\u003e. These strains are strongly associated with cervical cancer and can also play a role in \u003cstrong\u003egenital warts and persistent HPV infections\u003c\/strong\u003e in women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide, and many women experience no symptoms at all. Early screening is critical for protecting long-term gynaecological health and identifying infections that may require further clinical follow-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a professional end-use rapid test kit, and is NOT intended for self\/home use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat this HPV test does\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rapid lateral flow immunoassay detects \u003cstrong\u003eHPV antigens\u003c\/strong\u003e from a vaginal swab sample, providing a \u003cstrong\u003equalitative result\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps identify active HPV infection. The test is designed to support professional screening programmes and clinical decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a DNA test and does not replace cervical screening or Pap smears, but it can be a valuable additional tool when assessing HPV infection status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey features and benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreens for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-risk HPV 16 and HPV 18 antigens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003efemale vaginal swab specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid results in \u003cstrong\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh clinical performance with \u003cstrong\u003e95.6% sensitivity and 98.7% specificity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support early detection of HPV linked to \u003cstrong\u003ecervical cancer and genital warts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal control line confirms correct test performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use in professional healthcare and diagnostic settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy HPV screening matters for women\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman Papillomavirus is extremely common and often clears on its own, but \u003cstrong\u003epersistent infection with high-risk HPV types\u003c\/strong\u003e can lead to cervical cell changes, cancer, and recurring genital warts. Many women are unaware they are infected because symptoms may be mild or absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular HPV screening plays a vital role in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying infections before symptoms develop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting cervical cancer prevention strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring sexual health after exposure or diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplementing routine gynaecological testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow the test works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vaginal swab is collected and processed using the provided extraction buffer. The sample migrates across the test strip where HPV antigens, if present, bind to specific antibodies. 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