Comparative Analysis of HPV Detection Efficiency: Evaluating Cobas 8800 Performance in Vaginal Self-Sampling versus Clinician-Collected Samples at a Regional Thai Hospital.

Umaporn Ruttanamora, Pinsawitar Thongsalak, Araya Sammor, Sirinart Chomean, Chollanot Kaset

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Evaluation of the Quality and Suitability of Self-Collected Vaginal and Urine Samples for Human Papillomavirus Testing: A Prospective Matched Study.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2026
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Umaporn RuttanamoraGraduate Program in Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.

Pinsawitar ThongsalakDepartment of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.

Araya SammorFaculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.

Sirinart ChomeanDepartment of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.

Chollanot KasetDepartment of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-2110-6918

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Thammasat University Research Unit in Medical Technology and Precision Medicine Innovation, Pathumthani, Thailand None

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Abstract

backgroundThis study, conducted at a regional Thai hospital, assesses the comparative efficacy of self-collected versus clinician-collected samples for HPV detection using the Cobas 8800 system among Thai women aged 30-60.

methodsOur methodology involved analyzing 1541 self-collected and 1398 clinician-collected samples.

resultsThe results show a statistically significant mean difference in cycle threshold (Ct) values favoring clinician-collected samples (1.53; 95% CI: 1.18-1.87,

conclusionsThis work underscores the need for robust sample collection methods and the importance of ongoing enhancements to self-sampling assays and techniques to ensure their efficacy in cervical cancer screening programs.

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clinician collectedCobas 8800Ct valuehrHPVself-sampling

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PMID39410581

DOI10.3390/diagnostics14192177

PMCPMC11475048

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