Cervical Smear

Cervical cancer is the one of the most preventable types of cancer. Regular cervical screening helps to prevent cervical cancer.

 

Cervical screening tests for cancer-causing strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV).

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Regular cervical screening — every 5 years — is the best way to prevent cervical cancer. Some people need to be screened every 3 years. It’s a good idea to ask your nurse or doctor how often you need to be screened.

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You need regular cervical screening if you have ever had sex and you are both:

• A person with a cervix

• 25-69 years old

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Cervical screening isn’t fully funded in Aotearoa. Te Whatu Ora funds free cervical screening for:  

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• People with a cervix 30 years and over who are unscreened — have never had a screening test. This includes people with a cervix aged 70 to 74 years who have never been screened. 

• People with a cervix 30 years and over who are under-screened — haven’t had a test in the past five years  

• Anyone requiring a follow up  

• Māori and Pacific people with a cervix aged 25 to 69 years

• Anyone with a cervix aged 25 to 69 years who has their own Community Services Card   

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If you do not meet any of these criteria then your smear cost is $55.00

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Please get in touch with the nurse if you would like more information on nurse@drs123.co.nz 

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For more information please click this link.​​