Pune-based Greenarray Labs launches HPV self-sampling approach to make cervical cancer screening more accessible

India, Oct. 5 -- CerviSens study reports 98% sensitivity and 99.4% specificity for HPV detection; five-year multicentric data highlights regional variation and multiple high-risk HPV infections

Pune : In an effort to make cervical cancer screening more accessible to women, Pune-based Greenarray Labs has launched CerviSens, a vaginal self-sampling kit that allows women to collect their own sample for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing, without requiring a speculum examination at the time of sample collection.

Cervical cancer is largely preventable through HPV vaccination, regular screening and timely treatment. However, screening continues to remain a challenge for many women. Conventional sample collection generally requires a visit to a ...