CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING
Cervical Cancer Screening
Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer of women in Singapore.
Studies show that almost all cases of cervical cancer are associated with HPV infection; HPV-16 and HPV-18 are associated with 70% of all cervical cancers.
Early detection of pre-cancerous lesions and early cancer detection can greatly improve the outcome of patients with cervical cancer.
Studies show that almost all cases of cervical cancer are associated with HPV infection; HPV-16 and HPV-18 are associated with 70% of all cervical cancers.
Early detection of pre-cancerous lesions and early cancer detection can greatly improve the outcome of patients with cervical cancer.
Recommended Cervical Cancer Testing/Screening
| Age range | Test required | Frequency of test |
| 21-29 | Pap smear | Every 3 years |
| 30-65 | Pap smear + HPV test | Every 5 years |
| 30-65 | Pap smear | Every 3 years |
Women with HPV vaccination should still follow the screening recommendations for their age group.
Cross Street Medical offers all relevant screening tests for cervical cancer. Speak to our doctors today about what you may need. Female doctors are available by appointment.
Pap Smear Tests (ThinPrep)
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Test detects pre-cancerous and
cancerous changes for cervical cancer and HPV infection
• Cells are taken from the cervix during a vaginal examination
• Cells are taken from the cervix during a vaginal examination
HPV test
Digene (Hybrid Capture 2 test)
• Test for HPV infection, which detects infection with HPV-16, HPV-18 and 13 high risk types of HPV
• Test may be performed together with a routine pap smear
• Test for HPV infection, which detects infection with HPV-16, HPV-18 and 13 high risk types of HPV
• Test may be performed together with a routine pap smear