Preventative And Screening

Question 1

What are the Canadian CTFPHC guidelines for Pap test? (Age range and frequency)

Answer 1

Paps every 3 years from age 25 to 69

Question 2

At what age can Pap screening be stopped? (CTFPHC)

Answer 2

Age >= 70 with 3 successive negative Paps in the last 10 years. If not, then continued screening until 3 negative paps.

Question 3

When do the CTFPHC Pap guidelines not apply?

Answer 3

Women who have:
Never been sexually active
Had a total hysterectomy for a benign reason 
Has an abnormal pap
Has a weakened immune system

Question 4

According to the CTFPHC guidelines, what is the recommendation for HCV screening in asymptomatic, low risk, non-pregnant adults?

Answer 4

Against screening adults who are not at elevated risk