The review was carried out in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the purpose was to check that the original screening result which was provided for each woman was correct and ...
Cervical cytology tests—more commonly known as Pap smears—every three years will remain the preferred testing method for women ages 21 to 29. “We have new evidence that highlights that HPV ...
The reasons for this nonadherence to ASCCP guidelines could not be determined but likely involve multiple factors including patient compliance, Pap smears ... in most modern cytology and histology ...