Know your risk for cervical cancer in three easy steps
GH¢ 400
Sheba Retail Locations
Purchase your Sheba HPV Test, as well as drop off your samples at the following pharmacies and clinics:
Greater Accra, GHANA
Marie Stopes Ghana
Marie Stopes Clinic, Homowo Ave, Behind Joy FM, Close to DeYoungters International School
KOKOMLEMLE
Marie Stopes Corporate Office, 26 Akwei Street
TESANO
mPharma Mutti Delivery Pharmacy
22 Garden Road
EAST LEGON
Hewale Lifestyle
DF 31, Teiko Ansah St
KANESHIE
Peace and Love Hospitals - Accra Branch
BAATSONA
ACP Clinic
Kwabenya-Pokuase Road
POKUASE
Jubail Specialist Hospital
Jubail Street, Adjacent the Celebrity Golf Course
SAKUMONO
Other Regions, GHANA
Ernest Chemists Ltd
Santasi (Adjacent Naggie's Angels School)
KUMASI
Lit Chemist
Secondi Taxi Station, Market Circle
TAKORADI
RAAJ Diagnostics
Opposite the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital Morgue
CAPE COAST
Peace and Love Hospitals | Breast Care International
Peace and Love Hospital Avenue, Oduom
KUMASI
INTERNATIONAL
EHA Clinics
Plot 944 Asba & Dantata Street
off Life Camp roundabout (Jabi)
Abuja, NIGERIA
How to Collect Your Sample with the Evalyn ® Brush
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A Pap smear involves examining the cervical cells to check for abnormal changes that may be a warning sign of cancer. An HPV Test checks for infection with certain variants of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that are responsible for 99% of cervical cancer cases.
You may drop off your sample where you purchased it, or any other retail location listed above
The WHO recommends that women aged 25-65 years get screened for cervical cancer every 3 years
Package the brush in its case, and place in the included specimen bag. Store at room temperature, and drop off within 24 hours of sample collection.
Your results will be emailed within 5 business days of sample drop off
You can pick up a hard copy of your test results in person from Yemaachi Biotech (Abelemkpe, Accra)
You may request a call back from our clinical team by calling 0502 528 528, or emailing us at lab@yemaachi.com.
Please click the “Become a Retailer” button at the bottom of our website
25-65 year old women
HPV is sexually transmitted, and men can have and spread HPV, including the variants that cause cervical cancer.
No, the Sheba Test utilises a cervical swab, so it can only be used by females with cervixes.
The Evalyn® Brush is simple to use. Watch the short animated film below or read the Instructions brochure that is included in your test.
No, it is better not to use the Evalyn Brush during pregnancy or for 3 months after delivery.
No, it is better not to do the test when you have your period. Wait until your period is over to use the home test.
No, you can do the sampling in another position (for example, lying down) as long as you follow the instructions for use.
It is more hygienic to wash your hands before use, but the test will still be useful.
It is more hygienic not to touch the brush. But that will not have a negative effect on the test.
The Evalyn Brush was specially designed to sample sufficient cellular material. If you follow the instructions, the test will be successful.
It is best to stop using vaginal products at least 2 days before using the Evalyn® Brush. This also applies to vaginal douches, vaseline and medication for fungal infections. You can keep using the vaginal contraceptive ring, condoms and water-based lubricants.
The Evalyn® Brush is meant for single use only. Reusing it can lead to contamination and an incorrect diagnosis.
The Evalyn® Brush was specially designed for vaginal examination. The form with the fine hairs makes it easy to take a vaginal sample. This does not hurt.