Wednesday, 14 October 2009

HPV testing: smear taker responsibilities

The smear taker is responsible for informing women about the role of high-risk human papillomavirus testing (HPV testing) in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer and the use of HPV testing as an adjunctive test. This fact sheet provides information that will help the smear taker meet their responsibilities. Information on the 2009 Cervical Screening Guidelines is also available on this website.