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A smear test, or cervical screening, is used to detect abnormal cells in your cervix (the entrance to your womb
A smear test (also known as a cervical screening test), is used to detect certain subtypes of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cervical cells, as well as check whether there are any abnormal cervical cells (dyskaryosis) which need treating before they become cancerous.
By attending regular smear tests, abnormality can be detected early and treated before they become cancerous, preventing cervical cancer from developing
All women over the age of 25 will be invited for a smear test every 3 years up to the age of 49, and women aged 50 to 64 every 5 years.
Even if you haven’t had penetrative sex, you could still be at risk of developing the HPV virus as foreplay can also pass this on, so it’s vital to book an appointment.
After your cervical screening test
· routine recall 5 years depending on your results
· repeat in 3 months for an inadequate sample
· repeat in 12 months if HPV positive with normal cells
· or referral to Colposcopy if HPV positive with abnormal cells present.
Your result report will contain the appropriate recommendation for you depending on the result.
