The importance of the Pap Test for Prevention
The Pap Test is named after Dr Papanicolaou, who invented it. It is intended for all women aged 25 to 65. However, it is possible to do it before and after, for example, during menopause, to check...
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Pap Smear in Belfast
Vitalis Health Belfast- Private GP & Health Clinic
58 Howard Street, Belfast, BT1 6PJ, United Kingdom
Opening Hours
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09:00
– 16:30
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| Tuesday |
09:00
– 16:30
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| Wednesday |
09:00
– 16:30
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| Thursday |
09:00
– 16:30
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| Friday |
09:00
– 12:30
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| Saturday |
Closed
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| Sunday |
Closed
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HPV Test Vitalis Health Belfast- Private GP & Health Clinic
Get a Pap Smear (Pap Test) in Belfast with Vitalis Health Belfast- Private GP & Health Clinic.
Find out about the cost and other information on this page and contact Vitalis Health Belfast- Private GP & Health Clinic directly to book an HPV Test.
SMEAR TESTS/ PAP SMEAR TESTS Smear tests, also known as a PAP test or PAP smear, are a form of screening for disease of the cervix before cancer develops. Having a regular smear can prevent cancer of the cervix developing by detecting abnormal cells or pre-cancerous cells and starting treatment early. It can also pick-up cancer of the cervix and the presence of the Human papilloma virus (HPV) which is associated with cancer of the cervix. If you are not sexually active you may chose not to have a smear test given that it is unlikely that you will develop cervical cancer without exposure to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) through sexual intercourse; however, the UK government offers it to all women from the age of 25 years to 65 to screen for cancer of the cervix. Smear tests look for the presence of HPV and also look at the shape of the cells on the cervix to see whether they are normal, slightly abnormal, precancerous, or in some cases cancerous. It is important to have regular smear tests as this is the only way to pick up cervical cancer early and then start treatment early. Some women put off having a smear because they are embarrassed or think it may be painful. At Vitalis Health the doctor will do her best to ensure you are at ease and comfortable before performing the smear test. If you would like a chaperone- someone to come with you and be present during the smear test- this is still possible though they must respect social distancing during the the procedure, due to the COVID pandemic. We can also provide a female chaperone if you do not have someone to attend with you. All smears are performed by an experienced female doctor and take five minutes to do. The smear test cannot be taken if you are menstruating (having your period), or if you have used a pessary to treat thrush. It’s best to book your appointment between periods.Common conditions covered by a Pap Test
Anogenital warts Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Anogenital cancers Oropharyngeal cancers Cervical squamous cell carcinoma Oral focal epithelial hyperplasia
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These details have been last updated on 02/01/2023