FierceBiotech

FDA approves new streamlined workflow option for Roche's cobas HPV Test

New process allows labs to use same Pap test vial instead of transferring sample to new vial, thus simplifying workflow INDIANAPOLIS, June 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) ...
Nasdaq

Roche launches human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling solution, expanding cervical cancer screening options

Basel, 16 June 2022 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced the launch of a human papillomavirus (HPV) self sampling solution in countries accepting the CE mark. This new solution enables ...
Nasdaq

Roche awarded WHO prequalification for the cobas® HPV test, increasing access to cervical cancer screening tools in low and lower-middle income countries

Every year, over 600,000 women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer and over 340,000 die from this preventable disease, caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Nine out of 10 ...
Business Insider

Roche Granted WHO Prequalification For The Cobas HPV Test

(RTTNews) - Biopharmaceutical company Roche Holding AG (RHHBY), announced on Tuesday that its cobas HPV test for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems has been awarded the World Health Organization (WHO) ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Roche Molecular Diagnostic's cobas HPV Test Approved by the FDA

A test that can detect the DNA of the human papilloma virus (HPV), to confirm the need for cervical cancer screening in women 25 years and older, has gained the FDA’s support as a primary screening ...
KOMU

FDA approves self-collection HPV tests as an alternative to Pap smears

The first shipments of self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are making their way to labs and health care facilities across the United States. The Food and Drug Administration gave ...
SheKnows

Hate Pelvic Exams? Now You Can Self-Collect Your Vaginal Samples for HPV Screening

Pelvic exams are no one’s idea of fun. No matter how many you’ve done, no matter how prepared you are, that moment when the ice cold speculum wrenches open your vagina never gets more comfortable. As ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

FDA Approves Roche’s Self-Collection Solution for HPV Screening

The HPV self-collection solution allows an individual to collect their own vaginal sample for HPV screening while at a health care facility. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Roche’s ...
DrBicuspid

FDA approves 1st HPV test for primary cervical cancer screening

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test for women 25 and older that can be used to determine whether these women should have additional ...
CNN

Roche receives FDA approval for cobas HPV test for use on the cobas 6800/8800 Systems to identify women at risk for cervical cancer

More than 99 percent of cervical cancers are caused by persistent high-risk HPV infection 1 Cervical cancer is nearly 100 percent preventable with proper HPV vaccination, screening and treatment; ...

Teal Wand

In May, the Teal Wand became the first at-home screening test for cervical cancer to be FDA-approved, and Teal Health began ...
PopSugar

You May Be Able to Screen Yourself For Cervical Cancer Soon — Here's What to Know

I'll be the first to admit, getting a Pap smear is one of my least favorite doctor's appointments to schedule. While a crucial aspect of testing for HPV and cervical cancer, the procedure can be very ...