Prevention: LBC cytology and HPV test
During a gynaecology consultation you can have liquid-based cytology (LBC) and an HPV test (14 high-risk genotypes), also as a single package with an ultrasound. The doctor discusses the result and decides on the next steps. If the smear is abnormal or the HPV test positive, the next step may be a colposcopy. Colposcopy will be available at Sonar Clinic soon; until then, the doctor will advise during the consultation where to have the examination.
What the individual results mean is explained in our guides: Positive HPV test — what next?, Abnormal smear result — what does it mean? and ASC-US and LSIL — what do they mean?.