Book a cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer screening is a test of the cervix for asymptomatic individuals used to detect early signs or precancerous changes.
Regular screening is recommended for everyone with a cervix aged 23 to 64 who have been sexually active.
If you have symptoms related to your cervix, you should contact a gynecologist.
Invitation to screening
Invitation letters are sent to all women in the following age groups:
Ages 23 to 29 years: every 3 years.
Ages 30 to 64 years: every 5 years.
Non-binary people
Those who are not registered as female in the National Registry but have a cervix must monitor themselves when it is time to attend a screening.
Booking an appointment
If you have received an invitation for screening, whether you live in the capital area or elsewhere in Iceland, you can have the screening at a health center of your choice by:
Booking an appointment at a convenient time via phone with the health center
Booking online via My Pages on Heilsuvera, if you live in the capital area
Attending an open cervical screening session, aviailable without an appointment
Screening at the Health Center
The screening takes about 10 minutes and is performed by a nurse or midwife. A sample is taken from the cervix and sent for analysis. Screening can also be provided by gynecologists.
Screening results
Results will be sent electronically via My Pages Heilsuveru and My Pages Ísland.is once they are available.
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
Best accessibility is available at the following health centers: Glæsibær, Hamraborg, Höfði, Kirkjusandur, Mosfellsumdæmi, Seltjarnarnes and Vesturbær
Further information
Service provider
Primary Health Care of the Capital Area