Cervical Screening
Why is Cervical Screening Important?
This page explains what Cervical Screening is and why it is important.
What is Cervical Screening?
Cervical Screening
The cervical screening test (smear test) is designed to check your cervix (neck of the womb) for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
HPV
HPV causes 99% of all cervical cancers. If HPV is found in your sample, it will be checked for cell changes. Cervical screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts.
Who Should Be Screened?
Aged 25-64 Years Old
Anyone in Scotland aged 25-64 years old with a cervix are offered cervical screening.
Every 5 Years
Cervical screening is offered every 5 years. You may be recalled more often depending on your test results:
