Cervical Screening in Australia: The 5-Yearly Test & Self-Collection Option
In 2017, Australia replaced the 2-yearly Pap smear with the 5-yearly Cervical Screening
Test (CST). In 2022, eligible women got an even bigger update: the option to self-collect the sample. If
you’ve been putting off your screening, here’s everything you need to know about how it works in 2026.