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What are the different types of cervical biopsies?
Three different methodsTrusted Source are used to remove tissue from your cervix:
Colposcopic (punch) biopsy. In this method, small pieces of tissue are taken with an instrument called “biopsy forceps.” Your might be stained with a dye to make it easier for your doctor to see any abnormalities.
Cone biopsy. This surgery uses a scalpel or laser to remove large, cone-shaped pieces of tissue from. You’ll be given a general anesthetic that will put you to sleep.
Endocervical curettage (ECC). During this procedure, cells are removed from the endocervical canal. This is done with a hand-held instrument called a “curette.” It has a tip shaped like a small scoop or hook.
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2020 ACS 2012 ACS 2018 USPSTF
Age 21‒24 No screening Pap test every 3 years Pap test every 3 years
Age 25‒29 HPV test every 5 years (preferred)
HPV/Pap cotest every 5 years (acceptable)
Pap test every 3 years (acceptable) Pap test every 3 years Pap test every 3 years
Age 30‒65 HPV test every 5 years (preferred)
HPV/Pap cotest every 5 years (acceptable)
Pap test every 3 years (acceptable) HPV/Pap cotest every 3 years (preferred)
Pap test every 3 years (acceptable) Pap test every 3 years, HPV test every 5 years, or HPV/Pap cotest every
5 years
Age 65 and older No screening if a series of prior tests were normal No screening if a series of prior tests were normal No screening if a series of prior tests were normal and not at high risk for cervical cancer