About this Presentation
The main reason for universal cervical screening by self-sampling from July 2022 onwards in Australia is to increase participation in those who are currently under-represented in the cervical screening program. There are now reliable HPV tests and self-sampling is accurate for the detection of HPV, but not for cytology of cervical cells. All suitable women eligible for cervical screening should now be offered the choice between the two screening methods. Doctors must be familiar with the criteria for suitability regarding self-sampling.
About the Expert
A/Prof Annabelle Farnsworth
Professor Farnsworth is a specialist gynaecological histopathologist and cytopathologist and is the Director of Cytopathology and GynaePath at Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology where she also holds the position of Medical Director. She is a past President of the Australian Society of Cytology and a member of the Executive Committee of the International Academy of Cytology. She is the current president of the Australian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Annabelle is Head of Pathology at the University of Notre Dame, School of Medicine Sydney.
