How to take your own HPV Test New Guidelines

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HOW TO TAKE YOUR OWN HPV TEST

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STEP ONE

STEP TWO

STEP THREE

STEP FOUR

• Lower your underwear

• Get in a comfortable position. You can stand, sit or lie down

• Rotate the swab gently for at least 10 seconds

• Place swab back in the tube

• Insert the swab into your vagina, aiming to insert up to the small red mark (this is about the same length as your index finger)

• Then remove the swab • It should not hurt

• Return the tube to your doctor or nurse

• Twist the red cap and pull out the swab • Look at the swab and note the red mark closest to the soft tip

SOFT TIP

• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or nurse

RED MARK

Your Practitioner will provide you with a swab

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