Three sampling methods are considered as acceptable for preparing conventional Pap smears: (i) the cervical broom; (ii) the combination of a spatula and an endocervical brush; and (iii) the extended tip spatula..
To detect early cancer of the cervix To determine estrogen activity related to menopause or endocrine abnormalities..
Cervical Cytology Small, High N:C ratio cells (almost all nucleus!) Minimum number of well-visualized squamous cells for adequacy estimated based on sample photos, Liquid-based preparation:
Methods of cervical cancer screening A.
Cytological 1.
Conventional Pap.
Smear 2.
Liquid-based monolayers:
The Bethesda system provides a framework for consistent interlaboratory terminology for the reporting of cervicovaginal cytology specimens By 2016, the 2014 update was implemented by most labs (67.2%) in the College of American Pathologists' PAP education program and 20.1% had planned to implement the updates ( Arch Pathol Lab Med 2019;143:1196 ) .
Prognosis and management of cervical cytology screening diagnostic categories is based on the 2019 ASCCP Risk Based Management Consensus Guidelines for Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors ( J Low Genit Tract Dis 2020;24:102 ) .
