HPV result | Cytology result | |
---|---|---|
Group 1 | Negative | Not tested |
Group 2 | Positive | Normal |
Group 3 | Positive | Abnormal |
Group 4* | Persistent positive at 12 months | Normal |
Group 5* | Negative at 12 months | None |
Group 6 (control) | None | Normal |
*Women in groups 4 and 5 will all have tested HPV positive with normal cytology at their first screen and will be recruited to the study after their 12-month follow-up test.
HPV, human papillomavirus.