About
Detects Human Papillomavirus, genetic material by real-time PCR. Used to diagnose active infection and determine the type/genotype.
Preparation
Before oropharyngeal (throat) swabs, for 3-4 hours do not eat, drink, brush teeth, rinse the mouth/throat, chew gum or smoke. Swabs are best taken in the morning, right after sleep. Women: take the urogenital swab before menstruation or 2-3 days after it ends. Men: do not urinate for 3 hours before a urogenital swab.
Preparation – Prodia Laboratorium
Not during menstruation – the best time is 14 days after the first day of your last menstrual period. Please note the date of your last period.
Avoid douching or using vaginal products such as creams, deodorants, or medications for 48 hours before the test.
Avoid sexual intercourse for 24 hours before the test.
Avoid douching or using vaginal products such as creams, deodorants, or medications for 48 hours before the test.
Avoid sexual intercourse for 24 hours before the test.
Preparation – Diagnos Laboratorium
Not during menstruation – the best time is 14 days after the first day of your last menstrual period. Please note the date of your last period.
Avoid douching or using vaginal products such as creams, deodorants, or medications for 48 hours before the test.
Avoid sexual intercourse for 24 hours before the test.
Avoid douching or using vaginal products such as creams, deodorants, or medications for 48 hours before the test.
Avoid sexual intercourse for 24 hours before the test.
Beyond these general rules, preparation for some tests and diagnostic procedures may require specific instructions from your treating doctor.
