Question reference: S3W-39665
- Asked by: Ross Finnie, MSP for West of Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
- Date lodged: 15 February 2011
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 11 March 2011
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects the liquid-based cytology equipment used in primary screening for cervical cancer to come to the end of its working life.
Answer
Liquid-based cytology equipment has a working life of between seven to 10 years.
The original installation dates at each NHS board vary between 2001 to 2007 and NHS boards are responsible for the replacement of this equipment.