3.1.1 Timeframe for completing investigations

Timeframes for completing investigations should be informed by evidence-based guidelines (where they exist) while recognising that shorter timelines for appropriate consultations and treatment can reduce the woman’s distress.

The following recommended timeframes are based on expert advice from the Cervical Cancer Working Group:

  • For obvious abnormalities, a colposcopy within two weeks of referral.
  • Diagnostic investigations should be completed within two weeks of specialist review.