Beginning in July, Jersey's cervical screening service will offer a more tailored approach, aligning with UK guidelines due to improved HPV testing. Individuals aged 25 to 49 who test negative for HPV, indicating a low risk of cervical cancer, will be invited for screening every five years instead of three. This change aims to enhance early detection of cervical issues, with the newer HPV test proving to be more accurate than traditional methods, resulting in fewer missed cases according to Dr. Fiona Nelson, clinical lead for cervical screening.
From July, women or people with a cervix who are aged 25 to 49 and test negative, or have previously tested negative for HPV and therefore at low risk of cervical cancer, will be invited to screenings at five-year intervals rather than three.
The HPV test is an objective test which means the sample is not dependent on a person looking at cells and making a judgment and this means there are fewer missed cases.
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