Abstract
First-void urine usually contains exfoliated cells of the debris and mucus from the female genital organs and cervix, i.e., high concentration of human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid (HPV DNA). We conducted a meta-analysis of published data and determined an accuracy of HPV detection in first-void urine compared to the women’s cervix. According to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we carried out a comprehensive literature search. Eligible articles published from 2011 until 2021 were gathered by searching Embase, PubMed and Cochrane Library Central databases. The patient selection, index test, standard test, and patient flow were the factors involved in quality evaluation. A meta-analysis of 15 studies (3412 women) based on 5054 potential records was conducted. Pooled sensitivity for high-risk HPV detection in urine of 78% (70–84%) and specificity of 89% (81–94%) were calculated. Any HPV detection in urine of 87% (74–94%) and 91% (83–96%) were pooled sensitivity and specificity, respectively. HPV 16 and 18 had a pooled sensitivity of 77% (76–77%) and specificity of 98% (98–98%). Meta-analysis indicated variations between the pooled specificities and sensitivities. In meta-regression analysis, a heterogeneity in accuracy by using covariates (bias in patient selection, purpose, sample timing, storage temperature and HPV detection method) were not detected. Our meta-analysis demonstrates the accuracy of detection of HPV in urine for the presence of cervical HPV. Although progress is continuously made in urinary HPV detection, further studies are needed to evaluate and to improve the accuracy of the first-void urine test in order to be comparable with other screening methods.
Highlights
Is widely known that human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer [1]
Our meta-analysis demonstrates the accuracy of detection of HPV in urine for the presence of cervical
Progress is continuously made in urinary HPV detection, further studies are needed to evaluate and to improve the accuracy of the first-void urine test in order to be comparable with other screening methods
Summary
Is widely known that HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer [1]. Cervical cancer presents the fourth-most cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide [2]. HPV is detected in almost all cervical cancer biopsies with more than 90% presence in high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) [3]. More than 200 genotypes of HPV have been identified to date [4]. HPV16 and HPV18 represent the high-risk oncogenic genotypes, as they cause approximately 70% of most cervical cancer [5,6,7]. A major impediment to controlling cervical cancer is lack of attendance for screening, i.e., in those countries without well-developed screening programs, from 50% to more than
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