Welcome to Thyia, you're about to take a significant step towards proactive healthcare, comfortably from your home. The Evalyn Brush, an innovative self-testing device, is designed to make this process as straightforward and reassuring as possible.
Before you start your test, ensure you have the following:
Swab
Instructions
Label
Self-Administered at Your Convenience: Conduct the test at your own pace, in your own space. No need for appointments or waiting rooms.
Gentle and Painless: The Evalyn Brush allows for a simple, pain-free screening experience.
Sterile and Safe: The Evalyn Brush is meticulously sterilised, ensuring your safety during use
Accurate and Reliable: Your sample will be analysed by professional laboratories, offering comprehensive testing for HPV and other infections.
Watch the video instructions to accompany you while you collect your sample.
Step One
Wash your hands thoroughly before opening the swab and taking your sample.
Step Two
Peel back the lid and open the swab. Pick up the swab by the shaft. Make sure to keep the packaging, as you will need it when you send your swab back for testing.
Step Three
Slip the lid off by gently by pressing the sides of the cap, it should slide off. Ensure you do not touch the white brush. Keep the lid nearby to recap your swab later.
Step Four
Now insert the swab into your vagina until the wings touch your labia. Gently push the pink plunger up until you hear a click.
Step Five
Collect your sample by turning the plunger five times, listening for a click with each turn. It's as easy as twist and click.
Step Six
Remove the swab holding the casing with one hand. Pull the plunger to retract the white brush. Re-attach the lid with a click to protect your sample in the mail.
Step Seven
Place your brush back into the original packaging. If you have registered your test offline, then pop this form into the box with the swab ready for us at the lab.
Step Eight
With everything safely inside, peel the adhesive, close the box, and seal securely. Stick the returns label on the back covering the original label.
Step Nine
Return your sealed box to any Postbox or Post Office near you. Your sample is Royal Mail Tracked® so we know when it is on its way to us.
This test cannot tell you if you have cancer. It can detect the presence of high risk HPV, the major cause for developing cervical cancer.
In the event that you have any side effects or symptoms i.e spotting, pain, or discharge after using this device seek medical attention.
Do not use if you are under the age of 18.
Do not use this during your period.
Do not use this whilst pregnant or for 3 months after a pregnancy.
Do not use this if the packaging of the swab if damaged and expired.
Do not use other vaginal products, except condoms, contraceptives, and water based lubricants 48hrs before testing.
Do not reuse this device, repeat usage can cause infection and/or affect diagnosis.
If you need to report a broken or failed device, or require any additional support with your device, please get in touch as soon as possible.
