NEW! HPV self-tests
at The Village Pharmacy.

CONVENIENT | PRIVATE | CONFIDENTIAL

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Get screening for cervical cancer, from the comfort of your home.

With just a simple swab, get tested for 14 strains of HPV, including sub-type 16 and sub-type 18, which result in 70% of all cervical cancers.

You can buy the HPV self-test in person, at The Village Pharmacy in Toronto:

473 Church St | 535 Yonge St | 2518 Yonge St

All Switch Health self-tests are lab-validated and test kits are authorized by Health Canada.

About the HPV Collection Kit, by Switch Health

What is the HPV self-test?

The HPV self-test kit screens for cervical cancer in women. It is an alternative to getting a Pap test at your doctor’s office. This test screens for high-risk genotypes of human papillomavirus (HPV), including subtypes HPV 16 and 18, which account for 70% of cervical cancers. This test is not covered by OHIP.

Who can use the HPV self-test?

This kit may be for you if you:

you have a cervix
are age 25 or older
you’ve been sexually active, even if you are not sexually active right now
you’ve had sexual contact with someone who has the HPV virus
it’s been more than three years since your last Pap test

You can take the test even if you have had the HPV vaccine, or if you have been through menopause

This kit may not be for you if you have never had sexual intercourse, you are pregnant or three months following a pregnancy, or if you have had a total hysterectomy (including a complete removal of the cervix).

How do I buy the HPV self-test at The Village Pharmacy?

Visit us, in person, to buy the test. The Village Pharmacy has 3 convenient locations in Toronto:
Our pharmacist will ask you a few questions to make sure the test is right for you
Once you’ve purchased your test, you’re ready to get started at home.
Follow-up for test results is provided

How does the HPV self-test work?

When you’re ready to do the HPV test, login to the Switch Health portal
You’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to collect a vaginal specimen using the Evalyn®️ Brush -- a new way of collecting samples that allows you to test from the comfort and privacy of your home
Package your sample in the prepaid courier bag. You can schedule a free pickup, or drop it off at a Purolator location near you
Your sample is delivered to an ISO 15189 Plus™ accredited Ontario community laboratory
You’ll get a text and email within 10 business days, to let you know when your test results are ready!

How much does the HPV self-test cost?

The HPV Collection Kit is not covered by OHIP. The cost is $99.00 + HST.

For more information about the HPV self-test by Switch Health, visit their website.

FAQs

An official requisition is issued for the HPV Collection Kit when you start your test.
If you test positive, Switch Health provides the option of follow-up consultation with an affiliated physician that is a part of their network. They will provide you with treatment options and a prescription, if needed. All physicians affiliated with the Switch Health partnership network are licensed to practice in Ontario.
You can also choose to share your test results with your family physician, and follow-up with them directly.
Only people with a cervix are eligible for the HPV self-test to screen for cervical cancers.
If you have concerns about your health, please see your doctor.
Here’s more info about the cervix by the Canadian Cancer Society.
Yes. Patient privacy is of the utmost importance to Switch Health.
Accessible, fast and private test results are available through the Switch Health PHIPA compliant portal, ASMO. All patient information and test results are strictly confidential.
In the case of a positive test result, Public Health will be notified for contact tracing and reporting purposes.
Get in touch with the Switch Health support team, available Monday-Sunday, 10AM-6PM EST.
You can reach them by phone at 1-888-966-6531 or email them at contact@switchhealth.ca
The Village Pharmacy does not offer refunds on Test and Collection Kits.
Please contact the Switch Health customer experience team in the event of a device malfunction or delayed/missing shipments at 1-888-966-6531.
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Switch Health is an industry leader in decentralized diagnostic solutions for public and private sector partners, including at the federal and provincial level in Canada. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations and individuals have relied upon Switch Health to provide 21st century health technology services and logistics that are reliable and trusted to help communities across Canada return to normal again.
Drawing on these experiences, Switch Health is applying its approach of patient first, end-to-end digital testing-solutions in areas such as sexual health and other infectious diseases. Switch Health is offering this digital specimen collection and testing in over 200 languages from the comfort of peoples' homes with the guidance of trusted healthcare professionals and the delivery of results through Canada's top laboratories, including Bio-Test Laboratory which was recently acquired by Switch Health in early 2022.
The Village Pharmacy has partnered with Switch Health to bring at-home testing to our clients and communities in Toronto.