Dr Tingi has been trained in diagnostic and therapeutic colposcopy and she is an accredited colposcopist by the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP). Whilst working as a Consultant in the National Health Service (NHS) has participated in various colposcopy multidisciplinary team meetings.
An abnormal smear test does not necessarily mean wart infection (HPV) or malignancy, as usually other benign conditions may cause changes in the cells of the cervix. Pathological findings on smear tests should be always followed up with colposcopic examination and subsequently biopsies and appropriate treatment when necessary. Colposcopy should be performed only by a gynaecologist who had the relevant training and accreditation in colposcopy.
- Taking biopsies from the cervix.
- HPV-DNA test.
- Large loop excision of transformation zone (LLETZ) and cold coagulation of the cervix when indicated.
