As of March 3, 2025, Ontario has transitioned to HPV cervical testing instead of the pap smear for cervical cancer screening. The test is still collected through a pelvic exam, similar to the pap smear. Patients who had their last pap smear before this date will be due for an HPV cervical screen after the usual three-year interval. Once a patient has a negative HPV screen, the testing interval will extend to five years. More frequent screening may be needed for patients who are immunocompromised or have a history of abnormal pap or HPV results. For more information, visit Cancer Care Ontario or contact our office with any questions.