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Cervical Smears

The Cervical Screening test (smear test) is designed to check your cervix (neck of the womb) for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV causes 99% of all cervical cancers. Cervical screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts.

If you have had HPV vaccinations, this will prevent around 75% of cervical cancer cases, but screening is still needed to pick up any other cervical cell changes.

You will receive a letter from the Health Board to let you know when your next smear appointment is due. When you receive your letter, please telephone the practice to book an appointment with one of our Practice Nurses.

If you are eligible for cervical screening (aged 25 - 64 years old and not had an appointment for over five years) but have not received a letter, then telephone us anyway. 

It may take up to 10 weeks for you to get your results by letter. The results will also be sent to the person who took your test and your GP.

If you would like more information on cervical screening then please visit the NHS Lothian Cervical Screening Website .