Pap Tests

The Pap test is a simple procedure which checks the cells in the cervix . It is a screening test which is used to detect changes to cells in the cervix which is an important way to prevent most cases of cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer vaccine no replacement for Pap tests

http://www.cancervic.org.au/cancer1/whatsnew/mediareleases/2005/20050316.htm

Media release about the latest progress of a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer and why women still need to have Pap tests.

Organisation: Cancer Council Victoria

Cervical screening: Women's health information package

http://www.whv.org.au/packages/cervical_screening.htm

This information package provides details of resources on Pap tests (procedure and results), guidelines and research.

Women Centred: Yes
Organisation: Women's Health Victoria

PapScreen Victoria - pap tests after hysterectomy fact sheet

http://www.papscreen.org.au/browse.asp?ContainerID=b1

This fact sheet discusses the ongoing need for Pap smears throughout a woman's life, including post hysterectomy.

Women Centred: Yes
Organisation: PapScreen Vic

Papscreen Victoria website

http://www.papscreen.org.au/

This website provides practical information about the procedure and where to find your local Pap test provider as well as a range of related fact sheets.

Women Centred: Yes
Organisation: PapScreen Vic