How much does a private smear test cost UK?

Can I get a smear test privately UK?

You don’t have to have the test at your GP surgery. You can also have one at a family planning or sexual health clinic or at a private clinic. At the moment, doctors don’t think it’s helpful to screen women under 25.

Can you get cervical screening privately?

Cervical screening can also be done on a private basis by private GPs, Marie Stopes Clinics and through some private healthcare providers, including Nuffield Health, BMI Healthcare and Bupa.

How much does cervical screening cost the NHS?

The average cost to the NHS per person diagnosed with stage 2 or later cervical cancer is £19,261, whilst for those at stage 1a, the cost to the NHS is around £1,379 per person.

How long do private smear results take?

The results will be back in five working days from when your sample is received in the laboratory.

Does BUPA do smear tests?

At Bupa, we offer quick and convenient cervical screening (a HPV/smear test) with a private GP. If the test results show anything suspicious, we can refer you to a self pay private specialist or signpost to an NHS GP so you can get any follow-up tests and treatment you need.

Do I need a smear test if I am a virgin NHS?

Do you need to go for a smear test if you’re a virgin? The HPV virus is a sexually transmitted disease. So, according to the NHS, if you’ve never been sexually active then you can decide not to have the cervical screening test.

Can a smear test be done without a speculum?

If you are really anxious about attending cervical screening, the good news is you can now do a test at home. Home tests are less invasive; you can do it yourself, they do not require a speculum and you don’t need to touch your vagina with the swab.

How many lives does cervical screening save UK?

We know that on average cervical screening helps save the lives of approximately 4,500 women in England every year.”

Can you have a smear test on your period UK?

Can I have a smear test when on my period? No, you should postpone your smear test if you are on your period. Blood cells on the sample make it difficult to read the test. It is recommended that you make an appointment one week after your last bleed.

What happens if smear test is abnormal?

If your cervical smear test shows abnormal cells, you may have a different test to look closely at your cervix. This is called a colposcopy. Sometimes the doctor or nurse doing the test can see that the cells are abnormal. They may offer you treatment to remove these cells during the colposcopy.

Do you offer private cervical smear tests?

We provide private cervical smear tests, with an HPV test included. We also offer sub-typing of HPV if your test comes back positive. This will help us to determine whether your virus strain is high or low risk.

What is a private smear test and how does it work?

At its most basic level, a private smear test (also known as a cervical screen) is a test to help prevent cancer. A cervical screening, which takes only about 10 minutes involves collecting a small number of cells from the cervix of a women’s womb and analysing them for Human Papilloma Virus and/or any abnormalities as necessary.

What is a cervical smear test and how does it work?

A cervical smear test is an important aspect of women’s health and can help catch any early signs of cervical cancer. We provide private cervical smear tests, with an HPV test included. We also offer sub-typing of HPV if your test comes back positive. This will help us to determine whether your virus strain is high or low risk.

Who should have a cervical cancer screening?

Cervical cancer screening is recommended regularly to all women over 25. Read our blog on the smear test for more information As part of our private smear test, we will test you for HPV and additionally will be able to inform you as to what kind (sub-type) of HPV you have.