HPV Flashcards
1
Q
What is HPV
A
Human papillomavirus
2
Q
What is Cytology
A
The lab examines your screening sample under a microscope to look for abnormalities (changes)
3
Q
Two types of abnormalities/changes
A
Low-grade (minor), Higer grade (more serious)
4
Q
What percentage of total samples taken are HPV positive
A
Expect 15%
5
Q
How many tests were carried out in 2018
A
350,000
6
Q
How many cervical screening tests are normally carried out annually
A
250,000
7
Q
What is the manufacturers recommended time frame for HPV tests
A
30 days
8
Q
Since when have HPV tests been routine
A
Since 2015
9
Q
How did CC prepare for HPV testing
A
It looked at HPV primary screening programmes in other countries
