This testing process will cost about R400. The test has a 96 percent accuracy rate. And the woman will get her results within ten days via either fax, phone, email or a doctor’s appointment – whichever means that she specified on a form in the kit.
Is Pap smear free in South Africa?
Your Health Rights
You are entitled: to three free pap smears in your lifetime, one every ten years, starting in your thirties. to be treated with dignity, respect and privacy when going for your pap smear.
How much does Dischem charge for a Pap smear?
Regular pap smears aid in the detection of the abnormal cells that cause cervical cancer. When detected in its early stages, cervical cancer can be treated successfully. At just R180 from 3 August to 11 September, book yours at your nearest Dis-Chem Wellness Clinic, by calling 086 111 7427.
Does Dischem offer pap smears?
Dis-Chem is offering pap smears and prostate cancer screenings for R120 each.
Can I do pap smear at clicks?
Get a Pap smear at Clicks Clinics
Pap smears are available at selected Clicks clinics nationwide — see here for a list of these clinics. Call 0860 254 257 to find your closest clinic offering this service, or book an appointment online.
Is pap smear expensive?
Pap tests can also find cell changes caused by HPV. Planned Parenthood, urgent care centers, OB/GYN offices, and The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offer pap smears. The national average cost of a pap smear with a pelvic exam costs $331, while a pap smear alone costs between $39 and $125.
How long does it take to get pap smear results South Africa?
Usually, it takes 1 to 3 weeks to get Pap and HPV test results. Most of the time, test results are normal. If you do not get the results of your Pap and HPV tests 3 weeks after the test, call your doctor’s office to get the results.
Is Pap smear painful?
Is Pap smear test painful? Pap Smear test is not painful, but due to the complexity of the procedure involved in collecting cervical cells, there is an uncomfortable feeling during and after the process, which might persist for a few hours.
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What does pap smear detect?
The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. The HPV test looks for the virus (human papillomavirus) that can cause these cell changes.
Does clicks have a clinic?
We have over 190 Clicks Clinics nationwide offering holistic primary healthcare services for you and your family, including medical aid-funded screening tests. ClubCard members also earn points on clinic services.
Does clicks do HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine is available at Clicks Clinics. To make an appointment at a Clicks Clinic, call 0860 254 257 or visit Clicks Clinics online.
Does Dischem do family planning?
In South Africa, we operate 14 centres across 6 provinces which offer: Safe abortion care. A range of long and short acting contraceptives. Emergency contraception.
Does clicks do family planning?
Clicks Clinics offer family planning that include: Consultations and injections: contraception, cycles, hormonal and fertility. Contraceptive and fertility injections administered as per your doctor’s prescription (dependent on stock availability)
What does Pink drive do?
PinkDrive is an indispensable, tangible breast cancer public benefit organisation. With the message ‘Early Detection Saves Lives’, PinkDrive’s aim is creating an accessible breast cancer education and screening programme for all South African women.