Description
At STD Hero, our Oral HPV test looks for 14 high-risk genotypes of the human papillomavirus (HPV). The test results unequivocally confirm the presence of two high-risk genotypes, HPV 16 and HPV 18. HPV 16 is directly linked to nearly 90% of HPV oropharyngeal cancer cases. HPV is the cause of roughly 60% to 70% of oropharyngeal cancers in the United States
HPV Screen
HPV has low-risk and high-risk genotypes. Typically, Low-risk genotypes are associated with either no symptoms or mild symptoms, such as papillomas (warts). In contrast, high-risk genotypes are strongly linked to an increased risk of developing certain cancers. This test effectively screens for 14 high-risk HPV strains (or genotypes)—16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68. If the test results are positive, it will accurately confirm whether your infection is caused by HPV 16 or HPV 18.
HPV 16
Overall, HPV 16 is the most common high-risk genotype and can increase your risk of developing certain cancers. HPV 16 is responsible for nearly 90% of HPV related oropharyngeal cancer cases in the United States.
HPV 18
While HPV 18 is a very common high-risk genotype, it can increase your risk of developing certain cancers.
Your sample should be collected in the morning Monday – Friday. Additionally, your sample should be returned on the same day.
HPV Kits Include:
- 1 transport tube
- 1 oral rinse tube
- 1 prepaid return envelope to mail your sample back to our lab
- 1 instruction for use booklet
At STD Hero, our test screens for 14 high-risk HPV strains (or genotypes)—16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68—and, if positive, we will confirm if your infection is caused by HPV 16 or HPV 18.
Note: the final diagnosis and subsequent therapy should always be made and ordered by a medical professional.
Symptoms of sexually transmitted infections will vary from person-to-person depending on the infection. These can include:
Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause no symptoms or only minor mouth sores that look like other infections.
However, HPV can also lead to oropharyngeal cancer, which is cancer of the back of the throat. Symptoms of oropharyngeal cancer include:
- A sore throat that lasts more than 2–3 weeks, even with antibiotics
- Hoarseness that doesn’t improve in 3–4 weeks
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- A lump in the neck or cheek
- Swollen lymph nodes
- White or red lesions on the tonsils
- Jaw pain or swelling
- Abnormal breathing sounds
- Coughing up blood
- Unexplained weight loss
If you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have any concerns, it is important to consult with a healthcare provider.
You should consider getting tested if:
- You become sexually active
- You have had unprotected sex
- You are experiencing symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection
- You are entering into a new sexual relationship
- You have received a notification from a previous partner that they are infected
Overall, if you are experiencing symptoms, have been informed by a partner that they have a sexually transmitted infection, or if you have any concerns, you should follow up with a healthcare provider.
Yes, this HPV test is available for men and women.