A cervical smear is a test to check the health of the cervix (neck of the uterus) to help prevent cervical cancer. This is offered to all women and people with a cervix aged 25-64 years.
Smear tests are performed by both doctors and nurses, if indicated a swab test for infection may be performed at the same time.
Routine smears are carried out:
- Every 3 years for women aged 24-49
- Every 5 years for women aged 50-65
Cervical Smear results are sent out by letter.