Implementation guide: primary HPV screening

Appendix 1: cervical screening protocol

hrHPV Test

Baseline hrHPV negative hrHPV positive

Cytology negative Cytology abnormal

Routine recall
Re-screen in 12 months Colposcopy referral

12 months hrHPV negative hrHPV positive

Cytology negative Cytology abnormal

Routine recall
Re-screen in 12 months Colposcopy referral

hrHPV positive cytology

24 months hrHPV negative
negative, inadequate or
abnormal

Routine recall

Colposcopy referral