What is HPV
Human papillomavirus
What is Cytology
The lab examines your screening sample under a microscope to look for abnormalities (changes)
Two types of abnormalities/changes
Low-grade (minor), Higer grade (more serious)
What percentage of total samples taken are HPV positive
Expect 15%
How many tests were carried out in 2018
350,000
How many cervical screening tests are normally carried out annually
250,000
What is the manufacturers recommended time frame for HPV tests
30 days
Since when have HPV tests been routine
Since 2015
How did CC prepare for HPV testing
It looked at HPV primary screening programmes in other countries