New collection kit for HPV self-collected cervical screening
09/11/2026
From 1 December 2026, PathWest is strengthening service delivery for HPV self-collected cervical screening, with results routinely available within 2 to 3 business days.
To enable this service, healthcare providers are required to provide eligible patients with the new Copan FLOQSwab 552C.80 collection kit, available from PathWest Cytology.
What healthcare providers need to do
- Order the new Copan FLOQSwab 552C.80 collection kits through PathWest Cytology.
- Provide eligible patients with the new collection kit.
- Clearly identify the specimen as self-collected.
- Follow current PathWest collection, labelling, packaging and transport requirements.
- Refer to the PathWest Test Directory for current testing information.
Collection instructions
Collection instructions are included with each kit.
Kit orders
More information
13 PATH (13 7284) | info.pathwest@health.wa.gov.au
PathWest Test Directory
Last Updated:
09/11/2026