General Information
Papillomavirus HPV –One of the most common sexually transmitted viruses. There are over 100 The strain is the cause of the development of papillomas (warts) on the skin and mucous membranes, while high-risk strains (up to 30) are associated with the development of cervical cancer.
📋 Smear can be taken:
"Synevo"
in the Varketili branch. Miss: Sukhishvili N1,
Monday-Friday 10: 30-17: 00
Saturday 09: 00-14: 00
"Synevo" Dolidze branch. Miss: Dolidze N46
Monday-Friday 10: 30-17: 00
Saturday 09: 00-14: 00
"Synevo" in the Mickiewicz branch. Miss: Adam Mickiewicz N10,
MonSaturday, WedSaturday, Friday 10:30 – 17:00
"Synevo" in the Batumi branch. Miss: Angis st. 2 (Vox building)
Monday 08:30-13:30
Wednesday 08:30-13:30
Thursday 08:30-13:30
Friday 08:30-17:00
"Synevo" Natakhtari At the branch
Monday, Saturday, Friday 09:00-13:00
Wednesday 13:00-16:00
The cost of taking a smear is 15 GEL
- Women can have their smears taken at the following branches:
- Men should see a urologist for a smear test and submit a sample to the branch.
Human Papillomavirus HPV DNA | 40 types detection & genotyping
**** Sample testing is completed once a week – on Thursday.
Transportation of test samples to the central laboratory must be carried out by 17:00 PM on Wednesday.
When should we take the test?
- Monitoring HPV infection;
- Monitoring of confirmed cases with high-risk types, especially in patients with negative cytology;
- Women with ASC-US cytology (atypical squamous cells of undetermined origin) and detection of high-risk HPV types;
- Monitoring the effectiveness of cervical injury treatment
- Pre- and post-vaccine genotyping
- 21-65 years oldAll sexually active women.
How to prepareHPVFor a DNA test?
Before taking smear:
- Do not use a vaginal shower;
- It is recommended to abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 24-48 hours;
- Do not urinate directly before smearing;
- Contraceptive use should be discontinued three days in advance;
- The smear is taken 24-48 hours after the colposcopy and 24 hours after the vaginal ultrasound examination;
- Perform external genital hygiene procedures without the use of soap and other detergents;
- The test may be performed no earlier than 10-14 days after completion of antibacterial, antifungal, or topical antiseptics;
- It is recommended to perform the test during ovulation or in the presence of symptoms of inflammatory disease of the urogenital tract.
- Examination isn't performing during menstrual bleeding.
- The examination is performing 2 weeks after taking preparations containing microorganisms (probiotics, eubiotoc).
Research material
Recommended for PCR diagnostics:
- In the case of women Urogenital smear Recognized as the most optimal material for testing. The study of the first part of the urine in women can be used in situations where it is difficult to take a smear from the vagina and cervix (for example, in pregnant women) or in the face of a cystitis clinic (including chronic). It is the most optimal time to examine women last Menstruation first from the day fourth Sunday.
- You can pick up a smear brush and Eppendorf with transport fluid at Synevo branches.
- To take a smear, contact a doctor-specialist (urologist, gynecologist).
Reference values
The test detects 40 types of human papillomavirus
High-risk HPV types:
HPV 16
HPV 18
HPV 45
HPV 39
HPV 33
HPV 56
HPV 31
HPV 58
HPV 35
HPV 52
HPV 59
HPV 51
HPV 73
HPV 69
HPV 26
HPV 53
HPV 68
HPV 70
HPV 66
HPV 82
Low-risk HPV types:
HPV 11
HPV 6
HPV 30
HPV 32
HPV 34
HPV 40
HPV 42
HPV 43
HPV 44
HPV 54
HPV 55
HPV 61
HPV 62
HPV 67
HPV 74
HPV 81
HPV 83
HPV 84
HPV 87
HPV 90