A simple urine test for the virus that causes cervical cancer could offer a less invasive and more acceptable alternative to the conventional cervical smear test, researchers said on Tuesday.

In a proof-of-concept study, described online in Cancer Prevention Research on November 8, the investigators say their genetic markers test showed a "sensitivity" or accuracy rate of 90.9 percent in ...

A NEW urine test has proved “highly reliable” at detecting cervical cancer – and could one day replace smear tests. It shows up any sign of the HPV virus, which can trigger the di… ...

If deployed as part of the cervical cancer screening programme, urine tests could be offered as an alternative for women who were reluctant to have a smear test, experts said. Photo / Thinkstock ...