Cervical Screening

Question 1

Which are the high-risk HPV strains?

Answer 1

HPV 16 and HPV 18

Question 2

How often should 25-49 year olds get their cervix screened?

Answer 2

Every 3 years

Question 3

How often should 50-64 year olds get their cervix screened?

Answer 3

Every 5 years

Question 4

What should happen if the cervical screen comes back negative for human papillomavirus?

Answer 4

Normal recall process

Question 5

What should happen if cervical screen comes back as positive for HPV cells AND abnormal cells?

Answer 5

Colposcopy

Question 6

What should happen if cervical screen comes back as positive for HPV cells but absence of abnormal cells?

Answer 6

Cervical screening again in 1 year, and again in 2 years if still HPV+.

Question 7

What happens if you have HPV+ cervical screening results for 3 consecutive years?

Answer 7

Colposcopy may be required

Question 8

What happens if inadequate cytology result attained?

Answer 8

Patient will be re-invited for cervical screening test in 3 months time.

If 3 screens come back inadequate, colposcopy referral

Question 9

If a patient has been treated for cervical dysplasia, what should happen next?

Answer 9

Have another cervical smear 6 months after receiving treatment