Cervical Screening Tests

The Cervical Screening Test is more effective than the Pap test at preventing cervical cancers, because it detects the human papillomavirus (known as HPV), whereas the Pap test looked for cell changes in the cervix.

HPV is a common infection that can cause cervical cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer.

The Cervical Screening Test is more effective than the Pap test at preventing cervical cancers, and is just as safe to be done every five years instead of every two.

The test is a simple procedure to check the health of your cervix. It feels the same as the Pap test, but tests for the human papillomavirus (known as HPV). For most women aged 25 to 74, your first Cervical Screening Test is due two years after your last Pap test. After that, you will only need to have the test every five years if your result is normal.

cancerscreening.gov.au

Location

Available at all locations with nurse providers

Available at:

• Strathfieldsaye Primary Heath.

• Campaspe Medical Centre.

• Heathcote Primary Health.

• Waranga Medical Centre.

• Emu Creek Health Professionals