HPV Cervical Cancer Screening Test

You are likely considered average risk—and eligible for this self-collected HPV test—if all of the following are true:
 

• You are 25-65 years old and have a cervix
• You do not have vaginal or pelvic symptoms
• You do not have a history of abnormal cervical screening results for which more frequent follow-up was needed or required
• You have never had cervical cancer or treatment for high-grade cervical changes
• You are not immunocompromised (including HIV, immunosuppressive medications or conditions)
• You were not exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth⁴

If you are unsure of your risk level, ask your healthcare provider which test and screening schedule is best for you. People at increased risk often require clinician-collected cervical samples and more frequent screening or monitoring.

This test checks for 14 high‑risk types of HPV most linked with cervical cancer using a self‑collected vaginal swab in a Labcorp patient service center.

Your results are reported in two parts:
 

1. HPV 16 and HPV 18 results

These two HPV types are reported separately because they carry the highest risk for cervical cancer. Knowing the results for HPV 16 and HPV 18 individually helps a healthcare provider determine the most appropriate care plan.
 

2. A combined result for 12 other high-risk HPV types which includes:

HPV 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68.

Instructions are provided for you to collect your own vaginal sample in private at a Labcorp patient service center using a simple FDA approved collection swab. Our trusted laboratory analyzes the sample for high‑risk HPV types associated with cervical cancer risk. Your results will indicate whether high‑risk HPV was detected, helping guide the next steps.

For self-collected vaginal HPV tests, repeat screening is recommended every 3 years when test results are all negative.¹ If you’re unsure when your next screening should be, your healthcare provider can help you decide the right timing based on your health history and test results.

As part of this test purchase, you are eligible to discuss your results with a healthcare provider at no additional cost to you when your test results are positive for the presence of high-risk HPV.
 

Note: The consultation provided with our independent provider network does not include providing treatment or writing prescriptions. Your healthcare consultation will help you understand recommended follow‑up care and management options.
 

If your test results are positive for the presence of high-risk HPV, you will be contacted by a healthcare provider from our independent provider network to discuss your results one‑on‑one. The virtual consultation ensures that you can discuss your results in a comfortable, private and stigma‑free space. The provider can answer questions and provide personalized guidance to help with the next steps, so you aren’t left wondering what to do.

No. This test does not diagnose cancer. A positive screening test for high-risk HPV requires follow-up with a healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate next steps. A healthcare provider will develop a personalized care plan that could involve additional testing, monitoring, colposcopy (biopsy) or treatment.

Yes. There is a safe and effective HPV vaccine recommended for both males and females to help prevent HPV-related cancers. The vaccine series can be started as early as age 9 and is routinely recommended through age 26 for those who were not vaccinated earlier. It offers the most protection when given before any exposure to HPV.⁵
 

It is still recommended to screen for high-risk HPV even if you are vaccinated.¹ The HPV vaccine does not protect against all types of high-risk HPV types that may lead to cancer. 

Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.  

If you have questions or comments regarding the Labcorp Notice of Privacy Practices, or have a complaint about our use or disclosure of your PHI or our privacy practices, please contact: privacyofficer@labcorp.com, call us at (877) 234-4722 (877-23-HIPAA) and ask for the Labcorp HIPAA Privacy Officer, or send a written request to: HIPAA Privacy Officer, Labcorp, 531 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215. You also may file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.

To align with clinical best practices, we’ve set an age maximum of 100 for consumer-initiated testing. This limit was set to encourage individuals in more advanced age groups - who may have complex medical needs - to receive personalized guidance about testing from their healthcare providers.