Roche Diagnostics Release: New Diagnostic Test That Identifies 37 Human Papillomavirus Genotypes Is Now Available In Canada

MONTREAL, Dec. 7 /CNW Telbec/ - Roche Diagnostics introduces in the Canadian market a diagnostic Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test. This test called the Linear Array Genotyping test identifies 37 high- and low-risk HPV genotypes. Persistent infection with high-risk genotypes is known to be associated with progression to cervical cancer.