Cervical Screening

Question 1

If high risk HPV testing is negative, what happens?

Answer 1

Cytology not done
Return to routine recall (unless follow up)

Question 2

If high risk HPV testing is positive and cytology is abnormal, what happens?

Answer 2

Refer for colposcopy

Question 3

If high risk HPV is positive but cytology normal, what happens?

Answer 3

Repeat in 12 months
If negative, return to routine screening
If positive, further 12 months follow up

Question 4

If high risk HPV still positive at 24 months but cytology normal, what happens?

Answer 4

Colposcopy

Question 5

If test sample is inadequate, what happens?

Answer 5

Repeat after 3 months
If still inadequate at this point refer to colposcopy

Question 6

What is the follow up for test of cure of CIN1, 2 and 3?

Answer 6

Repeat smear at 6 months