The result of the test

Two results are possible:

1. The lab does not find a virus in your sample. In 9 out of 10 women, we find no traces of the virus. No further investigation is needed.
2. The lab does find the virus in your sample. That certainly does not mean you have cervical cancer yet. In 1 in 10 women, we find the virus in the sample.
   Additional investigation is needed. See your GP or gynaecologist yourself. They will take a swab¹. This allows us to see if the virus has already affected cells. And whether you need treatment.
   
   

You can find the different result letters below:

• High-risk HPV-negative result 
• High-risk HPV-positive result 
• Your sample yielded no result 
• Your sample yielded no result for the second time 

What could be the results of the smear test?

Two results are possible:

1. We find no abnormal cells. In six out of 10 women with traces of the virus in their samples, this is the case. No treatment is needed. Your GP will recommend that you have another smear test after one year.
2. We find abnormal cells. Those cells could grow into a preliminary stage of cervical cancer. Your GP will recommend a simple treatment.