HPV Testing Strengths and Limitations
| HPV Testing Strengths | HPV Testing Limitations |
|---|---|
| Point-of-care testing or centralized testing, dependent on testing platform and local needs | Majority of HPV infections (especially in young women) are transientand clinically non-significant |
| Simplicity and potential scalability of self-collection of samples | Lack of specificity for precancer |
| Reproducible results; not rater-dependent | Higher per-capita tests costs than VIA |
| Economical due to longer screening intervals possible for HPV-negative women |
Abbreviations: HPV, human papillomavirus; VIA, visual inspection with acetic acid.