Question

A 32-year-old woman attends your general practice for cervical screening. She has a cervix, is sexually active and has never been screened. According to the current National Cervical Screening Program in Australia, what is the recommended primary screening strategy for average-risk women?

Accepted Answer

Primary HPV test every 5 years from age 25 to 74

Answer

Pap smear every 2 years from age 18 to 69

Answer

Pap smear annually from age 20

Answer

HPV test only once at age 30 and no further screening if negative

Answer

No screening is required if she has had HPV vaccination

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman attends your general practice for cervical screening. She has a cervix, is sexually active and has never been screened. According to the current National Cervical Screening Program in Australia, what is the recommended primary screening strategy for average-risk women?