A 27-year-old woman attends the GP for cervical screening. Her sample is tested for high-risk HPV. The result is HPV positive with normal cytology. Ac...

Question

A 27-year-old woman attends the GP for cervical screening. Her sample is tested for high-risk HPV. The result is HPV positive with normal cytology. According to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Repeat HPV test in 12 months

Answer

Refer immediately to colposcopy

Answer

Repeat cervical screening in 3 years

Answer

No further action required

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Repeat cytology in 6 months

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Cervical Screening HPV Positive

A 27-year-old woman attends the GP for cervical screening. Her sample is tested for high-risk HPV. The result is HPV positive with normal cytology. According to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, what is the most appropriate next step?