The WID-Easy Test – An Innovative Test for Post Menopausal Bleeding
London Gynaecology will be offering an innovative test which saves several patients from having to undergo invasive procedures for a diagnosis. WID-easy is a genetic test for people suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding during or after menopause.
How is the WID-easy test carried out? How does it work?
Your clinician will take a sample from your vagina and behind your cervix, similar to a PAP smear test, and send it to the lab for analysis. Samples are collected before a transvaginal ultrasound and the overall procedure is simple. WID-easy measures chemical modifications (specifically the methylation levels of DNA in the GYPC and ZSCAN12 genes) of your DNA from your cervix and womb which indicates the presence or absence of cancer cells.
The Benefits
The WID-easy test saves many patients from having to undergo invasive surgery to diagnose whether cancer is the cause of the bleeding. It assists in assessing the urgency of treatment and identifying the appropriate type of treatment needed. WID-easy helps you make informed decisions about your next steps in care, while helping you avoid unnecessary invasive procedures.
- Accurate – results have shown unnecessary follow-up procedures to be reduced by over 90% without missing cancers.
- Rapid – it has been designed for quick analysis, providing fast results within days.
- Simple – the cervical and vaginal swab sample collection is minimally invasive.
WID-easy can be used alongside other diagnostic procedures such as transvaginal ultrasounds however it should be conducted before applying lubricant and taking samples for tests like a PAP smear. It can also simplify diagnosis for women with fibroids or a high BMI.
The WID-easy Test in 7 Steps
- 1. The swab is inserted into the vagina in the upper vaginal region around the cervix.
- 2. For 2-3 seconds, the swab is slowly rotated 360 degrees.
- 3. It is then placed in an eNAT® tube to the predetermined level.
- 4. The sample is deposited within the break point marked in red.
- 5. The tube is then stored safely in an upright position before being sent to a lab.
- 6. Analysis of the sample is performed by a lab using PCR, similar to a COVID test.
- 7. Results are then sent to London Gynaecology within a few days.
What Is the Cost of a WID-Easy Test?
- The WID-easy test is available to self-pay patients for £450 and is not currently covered by insurance.
- For each test, £20 will be donated to the Eve Appeal.
The WID-easy test was developed by researchers at University College London and the University of Innsbruck, in collaboration with The Eve Appeal, the UK’s largest gynaecological cancer charity. To show our support, we donate to The Eve Appeal for each test used.
Where Can I Find More Information on WID-Easy?
For more information on WID-easy, please visit AGHealth. Please do not hesitate to ask our expert gynaecologists about WID-easy during your next appointment.
