CNBC May 9, 2025
Key Points
– The FDA approved the first at-home test for cervical cancer screening, developed by Teal Health.
– In clinical trials, the accuracy of self-testing with Teal’s wand matched that of a cancer screening performed in a doctor’s office.
– Teal will offer its home screening test through a telehealth visit, eliminating the need for an appointment at a doctor’s office
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first-ever at-home test for cervical cancer screening, developed by San Francisco-based startup Teal Health.
The company began developing the prototype for its Teal Wand just over five years ago. The concept was to make cervical cancer screening more accessible via telehealth and a test that could be self-administered at...
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