Within ten days of your test we will send a copy of the Laboratory report both to you and to your GP. We recognise that waiting for results is a worrying time and we do our utmost to ensure that there are no delays. Remember that the heavy loading on the NHS screening programme means that you will be waiting weeks, or even months for your results.

As you would expect from a Laboratory of the standard of Omnilabs, your report is clearly and professionally set out, and you will see the name of both the technician who has examined your smear, and of the consultant pathologist who has checked your results, and signed off the report. Below are a selection from the range of reports that the laboratory provides.

This is the report for a negative or normal smear. There were sufficient cells present for a reading to be taken, and no abnormal cells were identified. You can relax and we will contact you again for your next smear in a year’s time.

This report is also negative but the smear has shown up an infection which the client should discuss with her GP. This does not relate to cervical cancer and we will contact you for your next smear as normal in a years time.

                                                                                                                                                   

Occasionally a specimen is described as being inadequate. This means that it has not been possible for the smear to be read for the reason given. This does not mean that there are problems, and we will contact you again in three months for a repeat smear. There is no charge for this extra smear. The use of ThinPrep greatly reduces the number of inadequate smears.

                                                                                                         

When an abnormal specimen is identified this is clearly shown on the report. The laboratory makes a recommendation as to the timing of the next smear, and we will automatically conduct an additional test for HPV at no additional cost. All results will be sent immediately to your GP and we will follow up to make sure that he or she has contacted you to discuss the results and any treatment that might be needed. Please note: The report shown here does not show the presence of cervical cancer, merely the existence of abnormal cells that might develop into cervical cancer if left untreated. If your GP does recommend treatment or a specialist consultation you might be eligible for the cost of private treatment under the terms of our insurance policy