HPV Antibody Test

What is HPV?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of that includes 100 types of viruses, around 40 of them infect the genital areas of men and women. The presence of HPV has been implicated in >99% of cervical cancers worldwide. It is also associated with other types of genital cancers, such as Oropharyngeal cancers, anal cancer, penile cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), HPV type 16 and 18 (high-risk types) cause around 70% of cervical cancers and pre-cancerous cervical lesions; whereas non-cancerous type 6 and 11 can cause genital warts and respiratory papillomatosis (a disease in which tumours grow in the air passages leading from the nose and mouth into the lungs).

HPV Vaccinations

One of the most effective ways to prevent HPV infections is HPV vaccination, and the most comprehensive model in the market currently is the 9-valent HPV Vaccine (Gardasil 9). This vaccination is recommended for young children as well, and has been included in the Hong Kong Childhood Immunisation Program.

Gardasil 9, a nine-valent HPV offers protection against 9 common types of HPV types: ​​​​6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58. According to the CDC, HPV vaccines have high efficacy (nearly 100%) in preventing cervical cancer.

Our HPV Antibody Test

• Suitable for persons who have been vaccinated with HPV Vaccines (Age 9 or above)
• Test includes 4 types of HPV: 6, 11, 16, 18

Note: Antibody levels vary amongst individuals.

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