A GP receives a cervical screening result for a 30-year-old woman: HPV positive with normal cytology at 12-month recall. The repeat at 12 months shows...

Question

A GP receives a cervical screening result for a 30-year-old woman: HPV positive with normal cytology at 12-month recall. The repeat at 12 months shows HPV positive with normal cytology again. According to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, what is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Repeat HPV test at 24 months from the original test - if still HPV positive, refer to colposcopy regardless of cytology

Answer

Return to routine screening in 3 years

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Refer to colposcopy now

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No further action - she should return to routine screening

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Arrange a pelvic ultrasound

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Persistent HPV Positive - 24-Month Protocol

A GP receives a cervical screening result for a 30-year-old woman: HPV positive with normal cytology at 12-month recall. The repeat at 12 months shows HPV positive with normal cytology again. According to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, what is the next step?