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The register – records of your results

Regular Pap smears help to protect your health following an abnormal result. However, it is not always easy to remember when your next smear is due.

If you forget when your next smear or follow-up investigation is due, ask the doctor, nurse or health worker who did your last Pap smear.

Each state and territory has a confidential system called the Pap test register that records the results of your Pap smears and associated tests.

This register provides an important safety net by sending you a letter if it appears your Pap smear or follow-up treatment is overdue. You can choose if you want to receive the reminder letters or not.

If you:

• would prefer to remove your information from the register
• want more information about the register
• want to advise of a change of address

contact the register in your state or territory on 13 15 56, for the cost of a local phone call.

The register reminds you if your next Pap smear is overdue

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