Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC

Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, discusses raising awareness of at-home HPV self-collection and identifying appropriate candidates as the option rolls out in the US.

“Primary care physicians, who traditionally have referred out for speculum exams, can now offer self-collection during routine appointments or problem visits, preventing missed opportunities for patient preventive care,” said Andrews.

A new FDA-submitted self-collection HPV test aims to improve cervical cancer screening access for underserved women by offering a convenient, noninvasive at-home option.