Roche cobas HPV test gets WHO prequalification

The WHO strategy for global elimination of cervical cancer lists the following three target goals to reach by 2030:

• 90% of girls should be fully vaccinated with HPV vaccine by 15 years of age;
• 70% of women should be screened using a high-performance test by age 35, and again by age 45;
• 90% of those identified with cervical disease should receive appropriate treatment.

"The cobas HPV test is already part of the Roche Global Access Program, which aims to improve access to cost-effective resources, implement scale-up programs, and contribute to the elimination of diseases in the regions with the greatest need. WHO prequalification helps expand that access and provides healthcare professionals with greater confidence that their clinical decisions will be based on accurate, reliable results," the company stated.

The cobas HPV test is indicated for use for routine cervical cancer screening as per professional medical guidelines, including HPV primary screening, co-testing (or adjunctive screen) with cytology, and for triage of women with abnormal cytology, to assess the risk for cervical precancer and cancer. The cobas® HPV test detects the high-risk HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, and 68.

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