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<\/a><\/a>\nCervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women but is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and regular screening.1<\/sup> Evidence shows that organized screening and early detection reduces deaths from cervical cancer, with mortality reduction rates in Europe ranging from 41% to 92%.2<\/sup> However, even in countries with an established cervical screening program, screening participation rates vary widely, from 25% to 80%, with some showing stagnation or decline in recent years.3<\/sup><\/p> \n\u201cDespite the benefits of cervical cancer screening, there are still barriers to participation. Some women do not participate for psychosocial, cultural, economic or access reasons,\u201d said Andrew Pieprzyk, Vice President, Strategic Development, Diagnostics, International at Hologic. \u201cExpanding our CE mark for the Aptima HPV Assay to include self-collection in a healthcare setting offers women an alternative method of screening and has the potential to improve screening participation rates.\u201d<\/p> \nWhile self-sampling has the potential to increase HPV screening rates in under-screened populations, clear follow-up steps are essential for patients with positive results. Because self-collected samples are vaginal samples, further evaluation following a positive result may require a clinician-collected cervical sample to guide appropriate clinical management, including any additional testing or treatment.4<\/sup> The impact of screening depends on timely connection to follow-up care for those who need it.<\/p> \nHologic is dedicated to improving women\u2019s health, particularly through cervical cancer screening and early detection. From the introduction of the ThinPrep\u00ae <\/sup>Pap test to the launch of the ThinPrep Imaging System, Aptima HPV Assay and most recently the GeniusTM<\/sup> Digital Diagnostics System, Hologic continues to innovate in the cytology space to support laboratories, healthcare providers and patients alike.<\/p> \nHologic\u2019s Aptima HPV Assay was CE marked in the European Union in accordance with the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation, which is also recognized by other countries around the world.<\/p> \nCommercialization will be announced on a country-by-country basis. This indication is currently not available in the United States.<\/p> \nTo learn more about the Aptima HPV Assay, visit here<\/b><\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Hologic<\/b><\/p> \nHologic, Inc. is a global leader in women\u2019s health dedicated to developing innovative medical technologies that effectively detect, diagnose and treat health conditions and raise the standard of care around the world. For more information on Hologic, visit www.hologic.com<\/b><\/a> and connect with us on LinkedIn<\/b><\/a>, Facebook<\/b><\/a>, X<\/b><\/a>, Instagram<\/b><\/a> and YouTube<\/b><\/a>.<\/p> \nForward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p> \nThis press release may contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance these products will achieve the benefits described herein or that such benefits will be replicated in any particular manner with respect to an individual patient. The actual effect of the use of the products can only be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the particular circumstances and patient in question. In addition, there can be no assurance that these products will be commercially successful or achieve any expected level of sales. Hologic expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements presented herein to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.<\/p> \nHologic, Aptima, ThinPrep and Genius are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hologic, Inc. in the United States and\/or other countries.<\/p> \nCE 2797 Notified Body number wherever applicable.<\/p>