Kathleen Funchion
Ceist:169. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health the locations to which cervical screen smears are now being sent for examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21766/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 17 May 2018
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Freagraí scríofa
Currently cervical smear testing is carried out by three laboratories:
- Quest Diagnostics Inc, Teterboro, New Jersey USA;
- MedLab Pathology Ltd, Dublin; and
- Coombe Women and Infant’s University Hospital, Dublin.
Approximately 50% of the testing is done in Ireland. All three laboratories meet quality assurance standards and are certified by the relevant national authorities.