Prioritize your long-term health with a Cervical Screening Test in Perth, Australia. At Victa Health in O’Connor, we offer a compassionate, private, and comfortable environment for this essential check-up. With experienced female GPs available, we make the transition from the old “Pap smear” to the new, more accurate screening method making the stress-free.
Monday & Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday to Thursday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The Cervical Screening Test (CST) replaced the Pap Smear in Australia in 2017.
While the procedure feels similar, the science is different. The old Pap smear looked for abnormal cells on the cervix. The new CST looks for the HPV virus presence itself. If your HPV test GP result is negative, it means you are safe and don’t need another test for 5 years. It is the most effective tool we have for a cervical cancer check, saving thousands of lives annually.
Request a "Cervical Screening" appointment. You can specifically request a female GP if that makes you more comfortable.
Discuss with your doctor whether a traditional clinician-collected sample or the new Self-Collection option is appropriate for you.
The test is quick (less than 5 minutes). If you choose self-collection, you will be given a private space to take a simple vaginal swab.
Your sample is sent to the lab to check for HPV. Results typically arrive in a week, and we will contact you only if follow-up is needed.
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The pathology lab test itself is often bulk-billed (free) for eligible Medicare cardholders if done when screening is due. However, the GP consultation incurs a standard private fee. Please check our fees page. Standard appointment will suffice for CST alone. If needing further aspects of care discussed please ensure a long appointment is booked.
The examination involved is the same as the pap smear test examination. Most women find it slightly uncomfortable but not painful.
Yes. The vaccine protects against the most dangerous strains, but not all types of HPV, so regular screening is still essential.
It is best to schedule it mid-cycle. However, if your bleeding is light, the test can often still be done—just ask your doctor.
Yes, screening is recommended for all women with a cervix aged 25 to 74. The risk of cervical cancer does not disappear with age or menopause.
A positive result means HPV was found. Your GP will determine whether you require a follow-up appointment for colposcopy with a Gynaecologist or simply a repeat test in 12 months.
A simple 5-yearly Cervical Screening Test at Victa Health is your best defense.