There is no oral test for HPV. The company that has the only FDA approved test for cervical is considering the options to make an oral assay system. The essential problem is the cervix is tiny and easy to sample, the oral cavity is a huge place to sample from.

Removed cells can be examined in a couple of ways the most common is PCR testing which is expensive and manually done. Not practical as a general screening technique.


Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.