The HPV self – collection kit for cervical cancer sample collection is a tool that enables women to collect cervical samples on their own for the detection of human papillomavirus (HPV) and screening for cervical cancer. Here is a detailed introduction:

Composition of the Kit

• Sampler
  Typically, it is a specially designed sampling brush or swab. The bristles of the sampling brush are soft and elastic. It is designed to reach deep into the cervical os, effectively collect an adequate number of cells, and minimize damage to the cervical tissue. The sampling swab has strong absorbency, which can fully adsorb the exfoliated cells on the surface of the cervix and within the cervical canal.
• Preservative Solution
  It is used to preserve the collected samples, maintain the morphology and viability of the cells, and ensure the accuracy of subsequent tests. The preservative solution usually contains various components, such as cell stabilizers and preservatives, which can prevent cell degradation and microbial contamination, keeping the sample stable for a certain period.
• Sample Tube
  Usually, it is a sterile plastic tube with good sealing performance, used to hold the sampler and the preservative solution after sampling. There is generally a clear marking area on the sample tube, facilitating users to fill in personal information such as name, age, and sampling date.
• Instruction Manual
  A detailed written instruction that guides users on how to correctly collect, preserve, and submit the samples. It includes operation steps, precautions, and contraindications, ensuring that users can accurately complete the sampling process. Some kits may also be equipped with a QR code for a video tutorial, enabling users to learn the operation method more intuitively.

Product Features

• Convenience and Speed
  Women can collect samples at home or in other private and comfortable environments, eliminating the need to visit a hospital or professional institution. This saves time and effort, and improves the convenience and accessibility of cervical cancer screening.
• Privacy Protection
  The self – collection method avoids the embarrassment and discomfort that may occur during gynecological examinations in public places, better protecting women’s privacy.
• High Accuracy
  As long as users collect samples following the correct operation method, the collection kit can obtain a sufficient quantity and quality of cervical cells. Its test results are highly consistent with those obtained by professional medical staff collecting samples, effectively detecting HPV infections and related lesions.
• Wide Applicability
  It is suitable for a wide range of female groups with a need for cervical cancer screening, especially those who have difficulty visiting a hospital for regular screening due to busy work, inconvenient transportation, or those who have psychological barriers to gynecological examinations.

Operation Method

• Preparation
  Before sampling, wash your hands thoroughly, read the instruction manual, and understand the operation process and precautions. Ensure that the sampling environment is clean and hygienic. Avoid sampling during menstruation. Also, avoid sexual intercourse, vaginal douching, and using vaginal medications within 24 hours before sampling.
• Sampling Process
  Generally, adopt a squatting or supine position. Slowly insert the sampler into the vagina until it reaches the cervical os. Rotate the sampling brush or wipe the surface of the cervix and the cervical canal in the specified direction and with the appropriate force, ensuring that the sampler fully contacts the cervical cells to collect an adequate sample.
• Preservation and Submission
  Put the sampled sampler into the sample tube containing the preservative solution, ensuring that the sampler is completely immersed in the preservative solution. Then, tightly screw the cap of the sample tube. Send the sample to the designated testing institution for testing in a timely manner according to the requirements.

Clinical Significance

• Early Screening
  HPV infection is the main risk factor for cervical cancer. Regular screening using the HPV self – collection kit for cervical cancer sample collection can detect problems at the pre – cancerous lesion stage of cervical cancer or even in the early stage of HPV infection. This provides a basis for early intervention and treatment, greatly improving the cure rate of cervical cancer.
• Increasing Screening Coverage
  The convenience and privacy protection of the self – collection kit help to improve women’s enthusiasm and initiative in participating in cervical cancer screening. As a result, it expands the coverage of cervical cancer screening, enabling more women to benefit from early screening and reducing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer.