Cervical Screening
- An abnormal Pap smear result
This fact sheet provides a summary of information on abnormal results. Should you require further information you can view the booklet: An abnormal Pap smear result - What this means for you or contact your Pap smear provider.
- Are Pap smears necessary after a hysterectomy?
A Pap smear is a test that detects changes in the cells of the cervix (neck of/opening into the uterus/womb). When you have a Pap smear a sample of cells are collected from your cervix, placed on a slide and sent to the pathology laboratory ...
- Cervical Screening and HPV (human papillomavirus)
Four out of five people will have HPV at some stage in their life. This fact sheet provides information on HPV and HPV treatment.
- The Queensland Health Pap Smear Register
The Queensland Health Pap Smear Register (PSR) is a central database that contains a complete history of Pap smears and other related test results for the women of Queensland. The PSR started on 8 February 1999.
- What is Cervical Cancer?
Cervical cancer involves changes to the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb), which protrudes into the vagina. The cervix is sometimes called the neck of the womb.
- What is a colposcopy?
A colposcopy is a close examination of a woman's cervix (or neck of womb) using a special microscope called a colposcope. The colposcope can also be used to examine for abnormal cells in the woman's genital tract, either inside or on the ...
Last updated: 22 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 22 May, 2012
