Review eligibility
Check age, previous screening, treatment history and symptoms.
Screening before symptoms develop
Cervical Cancer Screening
Cervical screening looks for high-risk HPV and/or cell changes according to age, history and the screening method used.
Book a women’s health consultation
HPVCell changesScreening historyFollow-up
Screening reduces risk by finding changes that may need surveillance or treatment.
The appropriate test and interval depend on age, previous results, immune status, symptoms and applicable national or local guidance.
Four parts of an individual care plan.
Explain the sample
Describe how a cervical sample is collected and what the laboratory will test.
Interpret the result
Distinguish HPV status, cell changes and an inadequate sample.
Complete follow-up
Arrange repeat testing, colposcopy or other care when recommended.
Questions about cervical cancer screening
These answers are general. Individual advice depends on the clinical history and assessment.
Reception can help with appointment details
It is primarily designed to identify high-risk HPV and precancerous cell changes before cancer develops.
Yes. Vaccination does not protect against every cancer-causing HPV type, so recommended screening remains important.
Heavy bleeding can affect sampling. Ask reception whether the appointment should be moved.
Do not wait for routine screening. Book a clinical assessment because symptoms need diagnostic evaluation.
Follow-up depends on the test method, cell findings and previous results. It may involve repeat testing or colposcopy.