If the test is performed in another medical institution, the woman must present the result to her family doctor for inclusion in the medical record.

Yes. Before the test is performed, the woman signs the informed consent form in duplicate, according to Annex 3 of the Standard for the Organization and Operation of the Cervical Screening Service. One copy remains with the woman, and the other with the medical institution.

Personal data are processed in accordance with Law No. 133/2011 on the protection of personal data. Cytological sample slides are kept in the laboratory for a minimum of 5 years, under appropriate conditions, according to the archiving rules of the National Cervical Screening Program.

The test is rescheduled by medical personnel after the infection is treated or after menstruation ends.

The result is analyzed by the gynecologist, who determines the next medical steps according to the management algorithm provided in the Standard for the organization and operation of the cervical screening service.

These terms are used in the cytology report and describe the type of cell changes. The gynecologist determines, according to the Standard approved by the Ministry of Health, whether colposcopy, repeat test or other investigation is necessary.

The result can be:

• normal – no cellular changes were identified;
• abnormal – changes have been observed that require further investigation;
• unsatisfactory – the sample could not be evaluated and the test must be repeated.

The test result is issued by the laboratory within 30 calendar days from the date of collection. The family doctor informs the woman about the result.

The procedure takes a few minutes and does not require anesthesia.