We are expecting an increase in cervical screening samples before the end of the year and are asking you, where possible, to post December cervical screening samples by Wednesday December 21, to ensure that their delivery is not affected by the increased seasonal pressures on An Post.
When taking samples, please be mindful of the extra time they may take to reach laboratories over the festive period. This includes ensuring that the sample vial has at least 42 days left before its expiry date, in case there are delays in delivery to the lab. Normal postage of sampling resumes from Thursday 29 December with the programme laboratory available to receive and process samples.