PathWest provides a Cervical Screening Service with
HPV DNA testing and cytology testing in accordance with Guidelines. PathWest
accepts liquid based samples (SurePath and ThinPrep) and self-collected vaginal
swab samples. Cytology slide preparations made from liquid SurePath samples are
examined by experienced scientists who utilise computer-assisted screening,
offering ‘gold standard’ computerised analysis in line with world’s best
practice. In addition, all cytology slide preparations (SurePath and ThinPrep)
are manually screened by two separate scientists and viewed by a
specialist Pathologist prior to reporting.
Clinician collected liquid based samples with
visualisation of the cervix are highly preferable.
For self-collected vaginal swab samples, please
note the following:
- Only HPV testing is performed. Cytology testing
cannot be performed on swab samples
- Self-collection is to be completed in a
health care setting
- Available to participants at least 30 years of age
and never screened or more than two years overdue for screening.
- Swab samples are forwarded to the Victorian
Cytology Service for testing
Cervical screening kits are available from
PathWest. Instructions for the collection of liquid based and self-collect
samples is available here.
Surepath collection instructions_PathWest.pdf
ThinPrep collection instructions_Hologic.pdf
Self Collection - Instructions.pdf