Health Dept. Endorses At-Home Screening

Let’s work together

Patients look to you to guide their care options. Give them a screening solution that empowers both them and you.

The Teal WandTM is the first FDA-authorized self-collection device for at-home cervical cancer screening, offering a comfortable, convenient, and accurate alternative for you and your patients.

With Teal Health, you can:

BE A LEADER IN WOMEN’S HEALTH

Help your patients stay on track of their preventive care by providing them the option to use the latest innovation in cervical cancer screening.

SAVE TIME

With at-home collection, you can use more of your valuable clinic time for counseling and connecting with your patients.

INCREASE PATIENT LOYALTY

Give your patients a choice in how they screen for cervical cancer. Discuss and acknowledge patient preferences through shared decision-making.

WOMEN WANT IT

94% of trial participants prefer the Teal Wand to a speculum exam

A nationwide clinical study validated the performance of the Teal Wand and revealed a strong preference for at-home screening among people of all races, ethnicities, age, income level, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

How will referring patients work?

Refer + Prescribe

Patients can be referred to Teal by their provider, or they can complete an intake form directly on our website. A Teal provider will meet with the patient virtually, confirm eligibility, and prescribe the kit.

Screen At-Home

The patient will receive the kit, collect their sample using educational materials and virtual support from Teal, and mail the sample to the lab.

Results + Follow-up

Results will be available in the patient’s Teal portal and providers will be accessible virtually to discuss next steps. Results can also be shared with the referring provider along with any follow-up care recommendations.

## With the Teal Wand, your sample is tested for Primary HPV,
the most sensitive cervical cancer screening test Primary HPV testing is the recommended cervical cancer screening test by the American Cancer Society and the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

SELF-COLLECT CAN IMPROVE FOLLOW-UP ADHERENCE

Research shows self-collect leads to higher follow-up care - as high as 85-94%, compared to 50% today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it be covered by insurance?

We are working with major insurance plans, including Cigna, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. We also have a cash pay option and are HSA/FSA available. Teal is actively working to expand coverage and make screening at home accessible and affordable.

Which of my patients would benefit from the Teal Wand?

The Teal Wand is designed for all people with a cervix, across body types, however for patients who are underscreened, have trouble getting in-person care, or who face challenges tolerating a speculum, self-collection can be especially beneficial.

Consider at-home self-collection for patients who:

• Are within screening ages of 25-65 years old, and do not have a health history of cancer in the reproductive system.
• Are behind on their routine screenings.
• Experience pain or severe discomfort with the speculum. Sensitivity can be heightened for peri- or menopausal women.
• Experience vulvar or vaginal conditions (e.g., lichen sclerosus, fibrotic syndromes) that make tolerating a speculum challenging or not possible.
• Have personal histories of sexual trauma, birthing trauma, PTSD, gender dysphoria, or who are otherwise uncomfortable with an in-clinic speculum exam.

Will I be informed of my patient’s screening results?

With patient consent, Teal Health can share screening results with referring providers.

What happens if the result is abnormal (positive hrHPV)?

At Teal Health, we want to ensure all of the women who self-collect using the Teal Wand understand the importance of an abnormal result, feel supported, and receive clear instructions on next steps so they feel empowered to follow through with the additional procedures.