Analytical and operational characteristics of the Cepheid HPV assay
| Company | Cepheid |
| Use setting | Tabletop; not portable Level 2 |
| Specimen | Female endocervical swab |
| Training | Less than 0.5 day |
| Time to result | ~60 min |
| Power | Mains power required |
| Connectivity | Yes; computer/internet required; remote calibration |
| Equipment cost (US$); per test | ~US$17 000 (with 4 modules), but could be higher; $16.70 |
Level 2=district hospital.
HPV, human papillomavirus; TBD, to be determined.