FDA OKs Another At‑Home Cervical Cancer Screening Kit, Further Expanding Access

**New Options for At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening** At our clinic, we're committed to making it easier for you to stay on top of your health.

**New Options for At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening**

At our clinic, we're committed to making it easier for you to stay on top of your health. That's why we're excited to share the latest development in cervical cancer screening: at-home self-collection methods.

The FDA has recently cleared another option for at-home self-collection for cervical cancer screening, expanding access to this important test. The Onclarity kit from Waters Corporation is a comprehensive screening tool that detects all high-risk, cancer-causing HPV genotypes. This at-home kit will be available in the coming months and covered by private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

**Why At-Home Screening Matters**

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer when caught early through routine screening and detection of human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes 90% of cases. Unfortunately, around 60% of all cervical cancers occur in people who are under-screened or unscreened due to various barriers to care.

**How At-Home HPV Tests Work**

The Onclarity at-home self-collection kit is a simple and convenient way to collect samples for HPV testing. The kit will be available with a prescription and mailed to your home, where you'll use a cervical swab to collect the sample. This innovative technology has the potential to reduce barriers to care and save lives.

**Expert Insights**

"Expanding access to screening is one of the most important steps we can take to prevent cervical cancer," said Jeff Andrews, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Waters Advanced Diagnostics, Waters Corporation. "At-home HPV self-collection is a game-changer for making screening easier to complete."

By offering at-home self-collection methods, we hope to make it easier for you to prioritize your health and stay on top of your cervical cancer screenings.

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss your individual needs with one of our healthcare providers, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to support you every step of the way.