A device is provided for self-sampling a body cavity, in particular the cervix, and a method is provided to use the device to obtain samples from the cervix for testing for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA. The device includes elongated flexible bristles attached to a handle to form a mop-like...http://www.google.se/patents/US6740049?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6740049 - Self-sampling brush and method for use