ACS Update on Self Collected VAGINAL HPV Tests
Dr. Chapa's OBGYN No Spin Podcast · Hector Chapa
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Show Notes
In 2024, the ASCCP updated their guidance to include Dual Stain technology as part of primary HPV cervical cancer screening. Now, on December 4, 2025, the ACS has updated their guidance regarding patient self-collection of vaginal specimens for primary HPV screening. This is fascinating and proves medicine moves fast! Should a negative self-collection test result have a repeat screen in 1, 3 or 5 years, or later? Listen in for details.
1. Self-collected vaginal specimens for human papillomavirus testing and guidance on screening exit: An update to the American Cancer Society cervical cancer screening guideline
2. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5x4J3TQJPdkHtV9RLTUi5o
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