Cytology update

What does a smear test show?
The HPV test looks for the virus (human papillomavirus) that can cause cell changes on the cervix.
The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately..
What does recall cytology smear mean?
Prior Notification Lists (PNL) identify women who are due to be invited for cervical screening.
They are an essential part of the call/recall programme and should be completed by GP practices each week to ensure that women are invited for screening at the appropriate time..
All women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 should go for regular cervical screening.
You usually get your cervical screening results in the post.
It can take from 2 to 6 weeks.
If you have been waiting longer than you expected, call your GP surgery to find out if they have any updates about when you might hear.

This course updates participants knowledge of cytology and cervical screening, as required by the NHS cervical screening program (NHSCSP).

This update is a requirement for all staff who take cervical samples, and must be taken one every three years.

What cytologic features can be used to identify a site of origin?

Some cytologic features may provide insight into the site of origin (such as:

psammoma bodies and papillary clusters suggestive of Müllerian origin)
otherwise extra material can be made into a cell block on which immunohistochemical stains may be performed to help define a site of origin

What is the prognosis and management of cervical cytology screening diagnostic categories?

Prognosis and management of cervical cytology screening diagnostic categories is based on the 2019 ASCCP Risk Based Management Consensus Guidelines for Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors ( J Low Genit Tract Dis 2020;24:102 ) .

Cytology update

What does a smear test show?

What does recall cytology smear mean?

What cytologic features can be used to identify a site of origin?

What is the prognosis and management of cervical cytology screening diagnostic categories?