The Teal Wand is an at-home vaginal sample self-collection device that tests for HPV. The test will first be available in California in June.

At-home screenings are effective alternatives for closing the screening gap. One study found that mailing kits to people overdue for cervical cancer screenings saw a 50% increase compared to offering usual care alone. In addition, they are just as accurate as clinical tests. (Teal Health also has a SELF-CERV study.)

To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from work for an in-person doctor’s appointment.