CERVICAL E6/E7 mRNA DETECTION TEST

Cervical E6 / E7 mRNA detection test is a HPV detection test with high positive predictive value and most cost effective option for cervical Cancer Screening for sexually active woman above 30 years of age. It combines LBC (Liquid base cytology) plus HPV detection which is near to 100 %. It combines sensitivity of cytology and HPV E6/ E7 mRNA testing. It is done by sophisticated flow cytometry technology. In this test cancer activity is quantitatively measured in each and every cell that makes it a unique test. All sexually active women (more than 3 years) regardless of age should under cervireal test. As we already know that prevention is better than cure.

This facility is available at Shreeya Gynae Clinic, as the test sample from vaginal fluids has to be taken by the Gynaecologist like an routine Gynaecological exmination done in few seconds, there is no pain or any requirement for anesthesia.

FAQs about CERVICAL E6/E7 mRNA DETECTION TEST

Q. What is CERVICAL E6 / E7 mRNA Detection TEST?

A. This is a latest technique of detecting cancer producing active Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) from benign HPV infection. It identifies persistent infection from all high risk HPV types.

Q. Is it costly than other tests available for HPV detection?

A. Slightly

Q. How long will it take to take sample?

A. It will take just few minutes to take the sample.

Q. Who will take the sample?

A. Gynaecologist.

Q. From where is the sample taken?

A. It is taken by Gynaecologist during per speculum examination from Vagina. It causes no pain or discomfort.

Q. Who should get this test done?

A. Sexually active females 30 to 65 years of age.

Q. Why I should get this test done rather than other tests available?

A. It has high sensitivity and specificity than other tests available, it reduces undue anxiety due to other false positive results from other tests.