THROAT HPV TESTING FOR PATIENTS
OmniPathology’s Patent Pending Test

Revolutionary

HPV-related oropharyngeal (throat) cancer cases are at an all-time high. HPV is identified in at least 87% oropharyngeal cancers.

OmniPathology is proud to be a partner with many medical and dental providers in offering its proprietary, patent pending revolutionary new way to detect HPV using a throat swab.

  • Oral Sex

  • Multiple partners

  • Smoking

  • Excessive alcohol consumption

  • Open mouth kissing

  • Weak immune system

RISK FACTORS

FACTS:

  • HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.

  • Oral and oropharyngeal HPV is often transmitted through oral sex.

  • Oral and oropharyngeal HPV have no symptons and most sexually active people will contract HPV at some point in their lifetime.

  • Most HPV infection resolves on its own, but persistent HPV infection is associated with cancer.

  • The number of people infected with oral and oropharyngeal HPV has increased over the past 30 years. According to the CDC, 10% of men and 3.6% of women have Oral HPV. Infections of HPV of the mouth and throat can cause 70% of oral cancers in the US, including oropharyngeal cancers.

  • Specimen collection is as easy as obtaining an oropharyngeal (throat) swab placed in viral transport media.

  • Patients who test positive for any of the high-risk types should be followed up and possibly retested in 6-12 to identify those with persistent HPV infection.

  • Follow up should also consider the patient's other risk factors and medical history.

  • Oral and oropharyngeal HPV infection have no symptoms.

  • Spreads by oral sex, kissing, sharing utensils and skin to skin contact.

  • Most sexually active people will contract HPV at some point in their lifetime.

    • Oral Sex

    • Multiple Partners

    • Smoking

    • Drinking Alcohol

    • Open Mouth Kissing

    • Weak Immune System

    • Sharing Drinks & Utensils

  • Screening for the presence of the virus is a reliable method to determine if you have tested positive for HPV.

  • It is a qualitative real-time PCR test that detects 14 high-risk HPV types - 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68.

  • We test for 14 high-risk HPV types including HPV 16 which is responsible for most cases of oral and throat cancer.

  • Patients who test positive are advised to undergo thorough examination by a dentist, dental surgeon or Ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor. Most cases of HPV infection resolve on their own, however persistent HPV infection is linked to cancer development. Therefore, retesting in 6-12 months is advised. If the infection is persistent referral to dental surgeon or ENT doctor for comprehensive evaluation is considered a good next step.

  • Infections of HPV of the mouth and throat can cause 70% of oral and oropharyngeal cancers in the US, oropharyngeal cancers.

    Detection and removal of early oral and oropharyngeal premalignant lesions can significantly reduce the risk of progression to cancer.

FAQ’s:

Questions? Call us at (626) 744-5339 or email at info@omnipathology.com.
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