Availability: Bilbao / Bilbo
Cervical cytology Bilbao
This page provides the practical information needed to have this test at the Askabide centre in Bilbao. It examines cervical cells and may report categories such as negative, ASC-US, LSIL or HSIL. It is not the same test as molecular HPV detection.
Usual sampleCervical sample collected with a brush or spatula, usually in liquid medium.
Initial preparationNo fasting required.
Indicative turnaroundUsually several working days; longer if additional review is needed.
PathwayCombined pathway
Bilbao / Bilbo
What you should know
It examines cervical cells and may report categories such as negative, ASC-US, LSIL or HSIL. It is not the same test as molecular HPV detection.
Availability, sample type, preparation and turnaround time must be confirmed before attending.
Practical information for Bilbao
WhereEuskalduna kalea 10, 1.º A, 48008 Bilbao / Bilbo
AppointmentPhone or WhatsApp
ReportBy email after review and validation
General opening hoursL–V · 09:00–19:00
Before coming to the laboratory
- Appointments are arranged directly by phone or WhatsApp so that the test, preparation and availability can be confirmed.
- It depends on the test. Do not fast or stop medication unless a healthcare professional or the laboratory tells you to do so.
- Identification, the medical request if you have one, and any information requested by the centre.
- Ask first. The container, collection time and transport conditions depend on the test.