Implementing HPV testing in 9 Latin American countries: The laboratory perspective as observed in the ESTAMPA study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Replacement of cytology screening with HPV testing is recommended and essential for cervical cancer elimination. HPV testing for primary screening was implemented in 12 laboratories within 9 Latin American countries, as part of the ESTAMPA cervical cancer screening study. Our observations provide information on critical operational aspects for HPV testing implementation in diverse resource settings.

Methods

We describe the implementation process of HPV testing in ESTAMPA, focusing on laboratory aspects. We assess the readiness of 12 laboratories to start HPV testing and their continuity capacity to maintain good quality HPV testing until end of recruitment or up to December 2021. Readiness was based on a checklist. Information from the study d

SUBMITTER: Rol ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9714610 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature