August 7, 2026 · Journal of lower genital tract disease · DOI: 10.1097/LGT.0000000000000976

Comparison of Colorimetric LAMP and PCR for High-risk HPV Detection: Implications for Cervical Cancer Screening

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The authors aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of a colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay as a rapid alternative to conventional PCR for detecting high-risk HPV types associated with cervical cancer. Their findings demonstrated that the LAMP assay exhibited high sensitivity (97.8% for HPV types 16 and 18, and 100% for other types) and specificity (100%), suggesting it could serve as an effective point-of-care screening tool, especially in resource-limited settings.

Hee Yeun Yoon, Hyo Sung Jeon, Min Ju Kim, Jong Mi Kim, Yoon Hee Lee, Yoo Young Lee, Gun Oh Chong

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