Results from tests at Solihull, Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals will be available in 14 days.
Bosses say this will mean treatment will start sooner if needed.
Karen Tomlinson, cervical screening co-ordinator at Heartlands, said: “This really is an exciting development which will help us in our fight against cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in the Midlands for women under 35.
“Being screened regularly means that any abnormal changes in the cervix can be identified early on and, if necessary, treated to stop cancer developing.
“It is estimated that early detection and treatment can prevent up to 75 per cent of cervical cancers from developing.”
All women aged between 25 and 64 are invited for cervical screening. Click here for more.
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