Question

A 26-year-old woman with no gynaecological symptoms asks about cervical screening. She had her last Pap test at age 21. According to the renewed National Cervical Screening Program, what is the current recommendation?

Accepted Answer

HPV-based cervical screening test every 5 years from age 25 to 74

Answer

Pap test every 2 years from age 18 to 69

Answer

No further screening is required if she has had HPV vaccination

Answer

HPV testing only once at age 30

Answer

Pap test annually for life

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman with no gynaecological symptoms asks about cervical screening. She had her last Pap test at age 21. According to the renewed National Cervical Screening Program, what is the current recommendation?