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Health checkup facilities offering Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Tochigi

A test that collects cells from the opening of the uterus to check for the presence of cancer

What Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) can reveal & when to get it

This test collects cells from the cervix and examines them under a microscope to check for cancer or its precursors (dysplasia). Note that, under national guidelines, municipalities that meet the required implementation standards may also offer the HPV test alone (for individuals aged 30 and older, once every 5 years). Abnormalities can be detected at the precancerous stage.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

  • Cervical cancer
  • Cervical dysplasia (precancerous lesions)
  • Effects of HPV infection

When to consider this test

Under Japan's national cervical cancer screening program, women aged 20 and older are recommended to be screened once every 2 years. Regular screening is especially important for those who have had sexual intercourse.

Screening interval: Women aged 20 and older: once every 2 years is the standard (organized/population-based screening).

Benefits

  • Abnormalities can be detected at the precancerous stage, making early treatment more achievable
  • The procedure is quick and takes only a short time
  • Recommended by the national government as an organized screening program, with substantial evidence of reduced mortality at the population level

Points to note when getting tested

  • !Depending on the collection site, an adequate number of cells may not always be obtained
  • !A definitive diagnosis requires further examination such as colposcopy
  • !Minor bleeding may occur after the procedure

Facilities offering Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Tochigi

医療法人DIC 宇都宮セントラルクリニックのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

栃木県 宇都宮市屋板町561-3

JR宇都宮駅よりバスで約40分(栃木県宇都宮市屋板町561-3)

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIPET+9
女性専用日あり土曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり+1
がん検診認知症検査レディースドック
公益財団法人 栃木県保健衛生事業団のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

栃木県 宇都宮市駒生町3337-1 とちぎ健康の森 3階

宇都宮駅から関東バス駒生営業所行き 「とちぎ健康の森

診療所ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウムCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がんPSA+2
巡回健診あり
人間ドックがん検診
一般財団法人日本健康管理協会とちぎ健診プラザのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

栃木県 小山市向原新田77-3

小山駅(東口)より車で15分程度 おーバスでお

診療所健保連契約
腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+3
女性専用日あり土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可+3
レディースドック婦人科検診乳がん検診

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Frequently asked questions about Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Tochigi

Where can I get Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) in Tochigi?
Tochigi has 6 health checkup facilities offering Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test), of which 5 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test) detect?
This test collects cells from the cervix and examines them under a microscope to check for cancer or its precursors (dysplasia). Note that, under national guidelines, municipalities that meet the required implementation standards may also offer the HPV test alone (for individuals aged 30 and older, once every 5 years). Abnormalities can be detected at the precancerous stage. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Cervical cancer, Cervical dysplasia (precancerous lesions), Effects of HPV infection.
Who should get Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test), and how often?
Under Japan's national cervical cancer screening program, women aged 20 and older are recommended to be screened once every 2 years. Regular screening is especially important for those who have had sexual intercourse. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Women aged 20 and older: once every 2 years is the standard (organized/population-based screening).. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.