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The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) HPV Primary Screening

HPV testing replaced cytology as the primary method of cervical screening on 12 September 2023.
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  • About the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP)

    HPV Primary Screening is used alongside HPV vaccination in an effort to eliminate cervical cancer throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Understanding HPV Primary Screening

    Information about The National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) and HPV Primary Screening.
  • Contacts and Locations

    Contact the National Cervical Screening Programme in your area to request an updated screening history for your patients or for any information.

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