{"id":1683,"date":"2024-10-16T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/about-my-test-2\/"},"modified":"2024-10-16T15:35:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T14:35:18","slug":"cs-about-my-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/cs-about-my-test\/","title":{"rendered":"About My Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section fullstretch hardtopofcontent alignfull getwid-margin-top-none getwid-margin-bottom-none getwid-margin-tablet-top-none getwid-margin-tablet-bottom-none getwid-margin-mobile-top-none getwid-margin-mobile-bottom-none getwid-section-content-full-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-left-medium getwid-padding-right-medium getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none getwid-margin-tablet-left-none getwid-margin-tablet-right-none getwid-margin-mobile-left-none getwid-margin-mobile-right-none\" style=\"min-height:120px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider is-bottom-divider\"><svg style=\"height:15px\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 700 10\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMax slice\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider-svg wp-block-getwid-section__divider-svg-negative\"><polygon fill=\"#ffffff\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__divider-svg-fill\" points=\"359,0 350,9 341,0 0,0 0,10 700,10 700,0 \"><\/polygon><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background has-background\" style=\"background-color:#de7b54;background-image:url('https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2022\/12\/homebackgroundcervix.jpg');background-position:top center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-image\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2022\/12\/homebackgroundcervix.jpg\" alt=\"Abstract orange pattern\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\" style=\"opacity:0;background-color:#754082;mix-blend-mode:\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group videoheadergroup\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-70-font-size has-standard-white-color has-text-color\">Cervical Screening<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:0px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About My Test<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">What will happen during your appointment and what to do if you need to change your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1683_31773c-ad .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1683_31773c-ad .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1683_31773c-ad\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Will I Know about My Appointment?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons1683_da020b-12{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons1683_da020b-12 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-1683_5b18fa-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-1683_5b18fa-d1 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#323031;font-size:70px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-1683_5b18fa-d1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowDownCircle\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"8 12 12 16 16 12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline cs_timeline\" data-animation=\"none\" data-filling=\"true\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__line\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1988\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csletter.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csletter.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csletter-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Appointment Letter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive a letter in the post inviting you to make an appointment <strong>at your GP practice<\/strong>. Read the information carefully and decide whether you want to take the test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1998\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csfemalehp.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csfemalehp.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csfemalehp-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Any Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or worries about the test, contact your GP or practice nurse. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1990\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Your GP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to accept the invitation, contact your GP surgery to make an appointment. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1995\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs1015.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs1015.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs1015-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long does a Screening Appointment Last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A screening appointment test usually lasts 10 to 15 minutes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NHSGGC - Cervical Cancer Screening - English\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G8wZiK6vsjo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><strong>This video from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will&nbsp;<\/strong>inform you about  Cervical Screening<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CancerResearchUK\"><br><\/a><br><br><br><br><br><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1996\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs2friends.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs2friends.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs2friends-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask for extra support for your appointment. For example, a translator or a longer appointment so you have more time to talk things through. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-2199\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_exam_bed_nurse.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_exam_bed_nurse.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_exam_bed_nurse-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Does The Test?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be a male or female health professional carrying out the test, but you can ask for a female health professional when you phone to make an appointment. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-2000\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cscalendar.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cscalendar.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cscalendar-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try to Avoid Your Period<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to make an appointment for a day when you won\u2019t have your period. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1683_83bce4-60 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1683_83bce4-60 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1683_83bce4-60\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About My Test<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons1683_2d7574-2a{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons1683_2d7574-2a alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-1683_550f97-28 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-1683_550f97-28 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#323031;font-size:70px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-1683_550f97-28\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowDownCircle\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"8 12 12 16 16 12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline cs_timeline\" data-animation=\"none\" data-filling=\"true\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__line\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-2002\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cswaitingroom.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cswaitingroom.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cswaitingroom-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Will the Test be Taken?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your test will be at your GP surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1993\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csquestions.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csquestions.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csquestions-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Any Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At your GP surgery, a health professional will check your details and explain the test to you. You will be able to ask questions and share any worries you may have.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-2004\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs5mins.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs5mins.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/cs5mins-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Will the Test Take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The test itself usually takes no more than 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-2197\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_on_the_bed.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_on_the_bed.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_on_the_bed-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for the Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the test, you will be asked to undress from the waist down. You will be given a sheet to cover yourself. You will be asked to lie on an examination bed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-2010\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csspeculum.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csspeculum.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csspeculum-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performing the Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your nurse will gently insert a speculum (medical instrument) into your vagina to hold it open so they can see your cervix. They will then gently brush cells from your cervix using a soft brush.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-2012\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csstop.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csstop.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csstop-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stopping the Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask for the test to stop at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-2199\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_exam_bed_nurse.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_exam_bed_nurse.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/04\/cs_exam_bed_nurse-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discomfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel uncomfortable or if it hurts, tell your doctor or nurse. You can ask for a smaller speculum (medical device) to be used if you feel any discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1683_1faacf-41 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1683_1faacf-41 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1683_1faacf-41\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Making Changes to Your Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons1683_cd66e1-55{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons1683_cd66e1-55 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-1683_c2bc36-76 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-1683_c2bc36-76 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#323031;font-size:70px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-1683_c2bc36-76\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowDownCircle\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"8 12 12 16 16 12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline cs_timeline\" data-animation=\"none\" data-filling=\"true\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__line\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1988\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csletter.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csletter.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csletter-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Your Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make changes to your appointment by phoning your GP surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1990\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Change Your Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should phone your GP surgery if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You want to take along someone you trust to your appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want a longer appointment if you have any worries or want to discuss anything about your appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to ask for an interpreter to be at your appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a learning disability, don\u2019t have support and you want to ask for support from the Learning Disability Liaison nurses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__card-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"745\" height=\"420\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__image wp-image-1990\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone.jpg 745w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/healthscreening\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/95\/2023\/01\/csphone-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You have Missed Your Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss an appointment, phone your GP surgery as soon as you can to arrange a new appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__point-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-timeline-item__meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1683_8be0dc-4f .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1683_8be0dc-4f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:dotted;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1683_8be0dc-4f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons1683_14feff-5a{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons1683_14feff-5a alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-1683_549fbe-35 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-1683_549fbe-35 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:70px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-1683_549fbe-35\"><a href=\"\/healthscreening\/cs-why-is-screening-important\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\" aria-label=\"Why is Screening Important?\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Why is Screening Important?<\/title><path d=\"M256 504C119 504 8 393 8 256S119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248zm28.9-143.6L209.4 288H392c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24v-16c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24H209.4l75.5-72.4c9.7-9.3 9.9-24.8.4-34.3l-11-10.9c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L107.7 239c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l132.7 132.7c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l11-10.9c9.5-9.5 9.3-25-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/healthscreening\/cs-why-is-screening-important\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"917\">Why is Screening Important?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons1683_225fc6-70{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons1683_225fc6-70 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-1683_0c5d5f-66 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-1683_0c5d5f-66 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:70px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-1683_0c5d5f-66\"><a href=\"\/healthscreening\/cervical-screening\/\" class=\"kt-svg-icon-link\" aria-label=\"Cervical Screening\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_home\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Cervical Screening<\/title><path d=\"M488 312.7V456c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24H348c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12V356c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-72c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v112c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12H112c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V312.7c0-3.6 1.6-7 4.4-9.3l188-154.8c4.4-3.6 10.8-3.6 15.3 0l188 154.8c2.7 2.3 4.3 5.7 4.3 9.3zm83.6-60.9L488 182.9V44.4c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-56c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12V117l-89.5-73.7c-17.7-14.6-43.3-14.6-61 0L4.4 251.8c-5.1 4.2-5.8 11.8-1.6 16.9l25.5 31c4.2 5.1 11.8 5.8 16.9 1.6l235.2-193.7c4.4-3.6 10.8-3.6 15.3 0l235.2 193.7c5.1 4.2 12.7 3.5 16.9-1.6l25.5-31c4.2-5.2 3.4-12.7-1.7-16.9z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/healthscreening\/cervical-screening\/\">Cervical Screening<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons1683_214a69-7a{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons1683_214a69-7a alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-1683_ed9fa2-dd 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