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After entering an access code and answering a few questions, you’ll be asked to provide your name, address and contact information. We need this information to mail your free Cervix Self-Screening Test Kit and your results.
Collecting your sample is easy and painless. Your sample is mailed to the lab using the pre-paid envelope that comes with your kit.
The lab will test your sample for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV can cause abnormal cells to develop in your cervix. When abnormal cell changes are found early, the cells can be treated so that cervical cancer doesn’t develop.
Your results should be available within 4 to 6 weeks. If high-risk HPV is found, you’ll need a follow-up Pap test or colposcopy. We’ll contact you if you need follow-up testing.
For more information on colposcopy or Pap tests, visit: Videos related to Cervical Cancer screening - Screening For Life | Screening For Life
If you received a letter about the Cervix Self-Screening Pilot Project, the access code is in the letter.
If you can’t find your access code, or you think you may be eligible and you don’t have an access code, please call Alberta Health Services Screening Programs 1-866-727-3926, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
If you can’t find your access code or if you have questions about cervical cancer screening, please call AHS Screening Programs toll-free at 1-866-727-3926, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
For this research project, cervix self-screening is only available to a small number of eligible people. Getting screened regularly is still the most important thing you can do to protect yourself against cervical cancer. Please talk to a healthcare provider about when you should have your next screening test.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please see a doctor or healthcare provider as soon as possible:
If you need help finding a family doctor: visit Find A Doctor (albertafindadoctor.ca) or call Health Link at 8-1-1.
You may be eligible for cervix self-screening if ALL the below apply to you.
If any of the above apply to you, contact your healthcare provider to discuss your options. Cervix self-screening may not be the right screening test for you, but screening is still the most important thing you can do to protect yourself against cervical cancer.
See your healthcare provider right away if you notice vaginal bleeding between periods, after sexual intercourse or after menopause.
If you have questions about cervical cancer screening or the Cervix Self-Screening Pilot Project visit screeningforlife.ca/cervical. You can also contact your healthcare provider or call AHS Screening Programs at 1-866-727-3926, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
If you need help finding a doctor, visit Find A Doctor (albertafindadoctor.ca) or call Health Link at 8-1-1.
(i.e. HIV, solid organ transplant such as kidney, lung, heart, or long term systemic immunosuppression from a medication or health condition)
You’re eligible to participate in the Cervix Self-Screening Pilot Project! It’s free of charge.
We’ll need your name and address to mail your Cervix Self-Screening Test Kit. Your test kit will include instructions and a pre-paid envelope for you to mail your sample to the lab.
If you need help finding a family doctor: - Visit Alberta Find a Doctor - Call HealthLink at 8-1-1 - Visit the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
Your result will be sent to you and your doctor or healthcare provider. If you have an abnormal result, you’ll need follow-up testing.
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Type in the full name of your doctor and address of the associated clinic or call us toll free at 1-866-727-3926 and we will complete your order with you over the phone.
