Well Woman Clinic
Walk in and same day appointments - Test can be carried out in as little as
10-15minutes.
SERVICES
FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH SCREENING AND SMEARS
Smears will be performed using liquid based cytology (LBC). All patients requesting a smear will be offered testing at the same time for Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
HPV is responsible for the majority of cases of cervical cancer. LBC is the latest method of taking a smear. Performed in a similar way to a conventional smear except that instead of smearing the sample onto a slide, material is taken from a sampling brush into a vial of preserving fluid.
Benefits:-
Improved detection abnormal cells and reduction inadequate smears.
HPV & CERVICAL SMEARS VIA LIQUID BASED CYTOLOGY
Patients found to be cervical smear negative but HPV high risk DNA positive-will have both tests repeated in 6-12 months. Those with persistent high risk HPV will be advised of need for gynaecology review for consideration of colposcopy.
Cervical smear £90
Cervical smear plus HPV £200 Prices include consultation.
Results in 48 hours.
FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH SCREEN
Includes:-
Test 1
Chlamydia
N Gonorrhoea via urine or swab
Test 2
High Vaginal Swab -for lower tract genital infections including ( Mycoplasma/ Ureaplasma)
Test 3
Swab or first catch urine sample for Herpes 1/2 by PCR if clinically indicated.
Test 4
Blood test- VDRL (Syphilis) and Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and HIV antibodies 1 and 2. Hepatitis C antibody test.
Cost £295 includes initial consultation and all tests and follow up consultation for results. Results can be alternatively given via telephone consultation. Results 48 hours.
PARTIAL FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH SCREEN
No blood test
Testing for Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea/HPV via liquid based cytology.
Cost £200
Results 48 hours
CHLAMYDIA/GONORRHOEA
Testing can be done via urine sample or swab.. First catch urine sample. First 10mls collected. Ideally should not pass urine at least 3 hours prior to testing. Charge £100 includes consultation. Results available 48 hours.
