Basel, 16 June 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced the launch of a human papillomavirus (HPV) self sampling solution in countries accepting the CE mark. This new solution enables ...

New process allows labs to use same Pap test vial instead of transferring sample to new vial, thus simplifying workflow INDIANAPOLIS, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) ...

The HPV self-collection solution allows an individual to collect their own vaginal sample for HPV screening while at a health care facility. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Roche’s ...

(RTTNews) - Biopharmaceutical company Roche Holding AG (RHHBY), announced on Tuesday that its cobas HPV test for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems has been awarded the World Health Organization (WHO) ...

Pelvic exams are no one’s idea of fun. No matter how many you’ve done, no matter how prepared you are, that moment when the ice cold speculum wrenches open your vagina never gets more comfortable. As ...

The FDA has approved two diagnostic devices that allow women to collect vaginal samples themselves for cervical cancer screening—a major step toward catching more early and potentially preventable ...

More than 99 percent of cervical cancers are caused by persistent high-risk HPV infection 1 Cervical cancer is nearly 100 percent preventable with proper HPV vaccination, screening and treatment; ...

Roche Diagnostics is looking to a new screening tool to help women learn in a more private way if they are at increased risk for cervical cancer—a self-collection test to identify HPV. With the test, ...

The cobas HPV test detects DNA from 14 high-risk HPV types using a sample of cervical cells, according to the FDA. The test specifically identifies HPV type 16 (HPV16) and HPV type 18 (HPV18), while ...

The updated Health Resources and Services Administration guidelines call for: Women aged 21-29 years should be screened for cervical cancer using cervical cytology (Pap test) every 3 years. Co-testing ...

I'll be the first to admit, getting a Pap smear is one of my least favorite doctor's appointments to schedule. While a crucial aspect of testing for HPV and cervical cancer, the procedure can be very ...