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Steps to Take Your HPV PCR Test

Preparation

  • Undress from the waist down.
  • Remove your underwear.
  • Remove the swab from the plastic tube.
  • Avoid touching the tip (soft end of the swab).

Holding the Swab

  • Hold the swab at the red line.
  • Stand with your legs apart. Get into a comfortable position by lifting one leg up on a higher surface and squatting slightly.

Inserting the Swab

  • Insert the swab at a 45-degree angle into your vagina, aiming to insert no further than the red line.

Taking the Sample

  • Rotate the swab gently 10 times. You might feel slight discomfort but there should not be any pain.
  • Remove the swab.
  • If you encounter any difficulty, inform the ROSE staff or your healthcare provider.

Returning the Swab

  • Slide the swab into the plastic tube and close it firmly.
  • Place the tube back into the zip lock bag.
  • Return the bag to the ROSE staff or your healthcare provider.