HPV 28 test for women – sample collection at a medical centre

The HPV 28 test is a modern molecular test that detects 28 genotypes of the human papillomavirus (HPV). It covers both low- and high-risk types; types 16 and 18 are the most dangerous. HPV increases the risk of developing precancerous lesions and cancer, particularly of the cervix, anus, penis, and throat. The test accurately determines whether the patient is a carrier of the virus and, if so, which type.

The range of detected genotypes:

• 19 high-risk types: 16, 18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 69, 73, 82
• 9 low-risk types: 6, 11, 40, 42, 43, 44, 54, 61, 70

The HPV 28 test is designed for women who:

• lead a sexually active life and have multiple partners;
• plan to start having sexual intercourse with a new partner;
• have had sexual intercourse with a person with a confirmed HPV infection;
• want to get tested to prevent sexually transmitted infections;
• consider vaccination against HPV and want to ensure they are not already infected;
• undergo cervical cancer screening;
• experience abnormal bleeding, vaginal discharge, pain during sexual intercourse or wart-like lesions in the genital area.

Test advantages:

• Detection of up to 28 HPV genotypes, offering a much wider range in relation to basic tests designed to detect this virus.
• Identification of high-risk oncogenic types: including types 16 and 18 which are particularly dangerous, as well as types 6 and 11, which can cause the development of genital warts (i.e. condyloma acuminatum).
• Enabling preventive measures and possible in-depth diagnostics to be taken at an early stage of infection.
• The test is non-invasive, painless and quick.
• It is useful as a pre-vaccination test against HPV.

Symptoms suggesting HPV infection in women include:

• chronic or recurrent vaginal discharge;
• intermenstrual or postcoital bleeding;
• pain during sexual intercourse;
• presence of warts (condyloma acuminata) in the vulva, vagina or anus.

Purchase process

Select the city/town and the medical centre where you wish to be tested Important! Please arrive at the medical centre reception desk at least 15 minutes before your appointment starts.

Test results

• The results will provide information on whether a virus has been detected and which types of HPV are present.
• If the test results are normal, you can collect them in person at the medical centre where the test was carried out.
• You can also log in to the Medicover OnLine platform if you are a Medicover patient.
• If the test results are abnormal, a member of the medical staff will contact you by phone to offer you an appointment with a gynaecologist at the medical centre. If you are not a Medicover patient, an additional charge will apply.

The results will be available within 7-10 working days.

IMPORTANT! It is not recommended to collect the sample for testing during your period.

How to prepare for the test

• Do not get tested during your menstrual period. The test is most effective when carried out between the days 10 and 20 of your cycle.
• Do not use any vaginal medications, tampons or douches, and avoid any sexual intercourse for 48 hours before the test.

Test procedure:

• A swab is taken from the surface of the cervix and cervical canal by a midwife using a special cytology brush. This test is designed for women over 18 years of age.