Ongoing investigations include evaluating SteriPack nylon flocked swabs in a clinical trial comparing healthcare provider-collected vs self-collected swab specimens for hrHPV detection. In summary, our research showcases advancements in hrHPV near point-of-care assays, coupled with cost-effective swabs, representing a significant stride forward for hrHPV diagnostics in LMICs.
"The excellent intra- and interlaboratory reproducibility and the established clinical performance, together with the platforms' simplicity, make these assays particularly applicable to low-resource settings."