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National Cervical Screening Program Launch of self-collection eligibility expansion From 1 July 2022, anyone eligible for a Cervical Screening Test under the NCSP (i.e. women and people with a cervix aged 25-74 years who have ever had any sexual contact) will have the choice to screen either through selfcollection of a vaginal sample using a simple swab (unless a co-test is indicated), or clinician-collection of a sample from the cervix using a speculum.
Where can you get more information? National resources available to support the self-collection changes can be accessed through the Program Resources sections at www.health.gov.au/ncsp • There is a range of resources available, for consumers and for healthcare providers. There are information sheets, videos, visual guides, quick reference guides, etc. There is also a range of easy-read resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse people. • Information specific to self-collection is also available at our https://wwself-collection page
In addition, take a look at the: • new National Cervical Screening Program National Cervical Screening Policy, which has been updated to cover both screening options (i.e. self-collection and clinician-collection). • video and FAQs on the changes to the NCSP Clinical Guidelines to support the self-collection expansion.
What you can do • Familiarise yourself with the available resources (outlined below) to support you in offering self-collection to patients as a choice for cervical screening. • Read through the key messages below that provide more details around the changes and how you can support your patients in offering self-collection as a choice for cervical screening. • Engage early with your local pathology laboratory to confirm they support processing of self-collected vaginal samples and to order the required swabs and other consumables. • Look out for further messages from the Program on the availability of further resources and education materials to help equip you in offering self-collection as an option for cervical screening to your patients.
Key messages for healthcare providers and laboratories Availability and processing of self-collected vaginal samples • There is a range of collection devices and methods available for use under the NCSP for self-collected vaginal samples. • Self-collection devices and methods will vary by pathology laboratory and laboratories may have varying collection and handling instructions and requirements.
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