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What is HPV testing? If you are 30 years or older and your Pap test shows cell changes that are hard to interpret, your Pap test sample will be tested for HPV. If the HPV result is negative, you will not need more tests until your next regular Pap test…

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HPV TESTING Information for Women Having Pap Tests What does HPV testing have to do with Pap tests? Pap tests check for changes in the cells of your cervix. These changes are important when they are the kind that could turn into cervical cancer over time. Women with these cell…

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What happens after colposcopy? If low-grade cell changes are found, you will need to be followed closely. To make sure the cells return to normal, your healthcare provider will tell you whether you need to have: • a repeat Pap test, OR • another colposcopy procedure If high-grade cell changes…

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Should I have a Pap test? If you have ever been sexually active, you should have Pap tests regularly starting at age 25 (or 3 years after becoming sexually active, whichever is later). Unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise, have a Pap test once every 3 years. For more…

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REFLEX HPV TESTING Information for Physicians What is the purpose of reflex HPV testing? What if my patient has had the HPV vaccine? The purpose of reflex HPV testing is to detect the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in a Pap test sample and to help decide what follow up is needed…

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Bi-PegLyte® Alberta Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Your day-to-day guide for your colonoscopy test using Bi-PegLyte® Patient’s name: Your colonoscopy is on: Facility where you are having your colonoscopy: (Day of the week, month, date and year) Please arrive for your colonoscopy at: Facility telephone number: ‘Ask a Question’ telephone number:…

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What happens if the test result is abnormal? Your doctor or healthcare provider will arrange for you to do the FIT at home. Once you are finished with the test, you bring it to the lab. The test result is then sent to your healthcare provider. To learn more about…

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COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Clinical Practice Guideline | November 2013 TARGET POPULATION Asymptomatic men and women of all ages EXCLUSIONS Men and women with signs or symptoms suggesting colorectal cancer screening (CRC) RECOMMENDATIONS RISK ASSESSMENT  Assess risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) for all men and women to determine when to…

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ACRCSP Screening-Related Colonoscopy Prioritization and Expected Wait Times Priority of Referral Urgent Abnormal FIT Asymptomatic, average risk men and women aged 50 - 74 Moderate Increased risk individuals overdue for screening or surveillance Polyp found on:  Sigmoidoscopy  CT Colonography Reason for Referral Hereditary cancer syndromes3 Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal…

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COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING Summary of the Clinical Practice Guideline | November 2013 TARGET POPULATION Asymptomatic men and women of all ages EXCLUSIONS Men and women with signs or symptoms suggesting colorectal cancer screening (CRC) RISK ASSESSMENT  Assess risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) for all men and women to determine…