# Teal Health

> Teal Health makes the first FDA-authorized at-home self-collection device for cervical cancer screening in the United States. The Teal Wand™ lets people collect their own vaginal sample at home for primary HPV testing — no speculum, no clinic visit — paired with virtual support from a medical team of OBGYNs and nurse practitioners. Available in all 50 states.

Cervical cancer is nearly 100% preventable with routine screening, yet roughly 1 in 4 people in the US who are eligible are behind on theirs. Teal exists to remove the barriers — discomfort, scheduling, access — that keep people from screening.

## Key facts

- **What it is:** The Teal Wand™ is a vaginal sample self-collection device authorized by the US FDA for at-home cervical cancer screening. The sample is tested for high-risk HPV on an FDA-approved assay — the same primary HPV test used for clinician-collected samples.
- **Accuracy:** In the SELF-CERV pivotal trial, the Teal Wand detected cervical precancer (CIN2+) 96% of the time, matching clinician-collected samples (relative sensitivity 1.00). Published in *JAMA Network Open*.
- **Who should screen:** People aged 25–65 with a cervix should screen routinely, per American Cancer Society guidelines. In 2026, screening guidelines were updated to include at-home self-collection for primary HPV testing.
- **How it works:** Virtual intro visit with a Teal provider → kit shipped to your home → self-collect in about 15 minutes → mail the sample → results reviewed by a Teal provider, typically within about a week → follow-up virtual visit if needed.
- **Medical support:** A telehealth team of board-certified OBGYNs and nurse practitioners reviews results, answers questions, and coordinates next steps.
- **Cost and coverage:** $99. Works with most major insurance plans and HSA/FSA.
- **Availability:** All 50 US states.
- **What it is not:** Teal is a screening test, not a diagnostic test, and not a substitute for care from your own provider. In-clinic screening with a speculum remains an equally valid option — what matters is that people screen.

## Product

- [Teal Wand](https://www.getteal.com/teal-wand): The FDA-authorized at-home self-collection device — how it works, what's in the box, and how to order.
- [Teal Wand Design](https://www.getteal.com/teal-wand-design): The engineering behind the speculum-free device and the choices made for comfort.
- [Primary HPV Testing](https://www.getteal.com/primary-hpv-testing): Why primary HPV testing is the recommended test for cervical cancer screening.
- [Science & Accuracy](https://www.getteal.com/science-accuracy): Clinical validation, the SELF-CERV trial, and how Teal compares to clinician collection.
- [Teal vs In-Clinic](https://www.getteal.com/teal-vs-in-clinic): Side-by-side comparison of at-home self-collection and the in-clinic speculum exam.
- [Insurance & Coverage](https://www.getteal.com/insurance-coverage): Pricing, insurance, and out-of-pocket costs.
- [Get Started](https://www.getteal.com/get-started): Instructions for people who already have a Teal Wand kit.

## Screening guidance

- [When to Screen](https://www.getteal.com/cervical-cancer-screening-guidelines): Current cervical cancer screening guidelines for ages 25–65.
- [Cervical Cancer 101](https://www.getteal.com/cervical-cancer): What cervical cancer is, what causes it, and how screening prevents it.
- [Set a Screening Reminder](https://www.getteal.com/screening-reminder): Get a reminder when your next screening is due.

## Designed for all bodies

- [For All Bodies](https://www.getteal.com/for-all-bodies): How the Teal Wand works across varying body weights, vaginal lengths, and uterine positions.
- [First Time Screener](https://www.getteal.com/first-time-screener): What to expect if this is your first cervical cancer screening.
- [Perimenopause & Menopause](https://www.getteal.com/perimenopause-menopause): Screening during perimenopause and menopause.
- [Past Trauma or Vaginismus](https://www.getteal.com/trauma-vaginismus): A gentler screening option for people with sexual trauma histories or vaginismus.
- [Equal Care For All](https://www.getteal.com/equal-care-for-all): Teal's commitment to patients across all gender and sexual identities.

## Evidence and research

- [Our Research](https://www.getteal.com/teal-research): Clinical trials, published papers, and conference presentations.
- [Clinical Validation of the Teal Wand](https://www.getteal.com/research/clinical-validation-of-the-teal-wand-tm-for-at-home-cervical-cancer-screening): The pivotal SELF-CERV trial, published in *JAMA Network Open*, that supported FDA authorization.
- [SELF-CERV Preference and Usability Report](https://www.getteal.com/research/u-s-clinical-study-demonstrates-94-of-women-prefer-at-home-cervical-cancer-screening): Study demographics, clinical outcomes, and preference data from 600+ participants.

## Company

- [About Teal Health](https://www.getteal.com/about-us): Mission, background, and approach to women's health.
- [Meet our Providers](https://www.getteal.com/medical-team): The OBGYNs and nurse practitioners of the Teal Medical Practice.
- [Teal Reviews](https://www.getteal.com/teal-health-reviews): Customer reviews of the screening experience.
- [News](https://www.getteal.com/news): Press coverage and announcements.
- [Blog](https://www.getteal.com/blog): Articles on cervical cancer, HPV, and women's health.
- [For Partners](https://www.getteal.com/for-partners): Information for health plans, health systems, and employers.
- [Careers](https://www.getteal.com/careers)
- [Contact Us](https://www.getteal.com/contact-us)
- [Help Center](https://support.getteal.com/)

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- [Terms of Use](https://www.getteal.com/terms-of-use)
- [Electronic Communications](https://www.getteal.com/electronic-communications)