Diagnostic accuracy of the Daye diagnostic tampon compared to clinician-collected and self-collected vaginal swabs for detecting HPV: a comparative study.

Valentina Milanova¹, Michelle Gomes¹, Kalina Mihaylova¹, John Luke Twelves², Jan Multmeier³, Hana McMahon⁴, Hannah McCulloch⁵, Kate Cuschieri⁴

¹Daye, London, United Kingdom.

²Lindus Health, London, United Kingdom.

³TotaEffects GmH, Oranienburg, Germany.

⁴Center for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

⁵Independent consultant, London, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

Cervical cancer screening is vital for achieving global elimination of this preventable disease. Vaginal self-sampling (VSS) for human papillomavirus (HPV) has the potential to increase screening uptake, particularly among individuals who may be underserved by clinician collection. Expanding self-sampling options with accurate, acceptable collection devices is essential. The Daye diagnostic tampon…

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MeSH Terms

Menstrual Hygiene Products*Vaginal Smears*Papillomavirus Infections*Uterine Cervical Neoplasms*Sensitivity and Specificity0Reproducibility of Results0Predictive Value of Tests0Prospective Studies0Early Detection of Cancer*Humans0Female0Adult0Middle Aged0Aged0Self Care0Papillomaviridae0United Kingdom0Vagina*

Keywords

HPVHPV home testingcervical cancer screeningdiagnostic tamponhuman papillomavirusself-sampling for HPVself-sampling for human papillomavirusself-testing for HPV

Article Info

PMID: 40214249
PMCID: PMC12077143
DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01852-24

How to Cite

Milanova V et al. Diagnostic accuracy of the Daye diagnostic tampon compared to clinician-collected and self-collected vaginal swabs for detecting HPV: a comparative study. J Clin Microbiol2025;63(5):e0185224. doi:10.1128/jcm.01852-24

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