National Cervical Screening Programme and 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. -
About HPV screening
Find out why we screen for HPV, test options, and recommended screening frequency. -
System access forms
Access to the NCSP-Register, the national database for cervical screening, Whaihua the provider portal, and HealthUI, to connect to NHI database. -
Clinical forms
Laboratory forms, hysterectomy form, and find your local NCSP Health Pathway. -
Service standards and guidelines
Standards of practice for providers of National Cervical Screening Programme services. These documents are currently under review. -
Screening eligibility and funding
Find out who should be screened, and who qualifies for free screening. -
Learning resources
Access the eLearning modules and other resources to learn more about HPV screening. -
Promotional resources
Access promotional materials and toolkits to help participants to understand their screening options. -
Cervical screening training pathways
Find out the requirements for being a cervical sample taker, a HPV screen taker, the learning pathways, and grants available. -
Coverage and PHO reports
Coverage of people being screened and reports for Primary Health Organisations. -
Advisory groups
The National Screening Unit seeks external advice from a range of sources to support its work. -
Contacts and locations
Contact information for the National Cervical Screening Programme and for the regional register coordinators. -
News and updates for the sector
Find out the latest news from the National Cervical Screening Programme.