Abstract Context.—The 2001 Bethesda System for the reporting of cervical cytology
specimens and the use of new liquid-based and human papillomavirus testing technologies …

BACKGROUND The sensitivity of gynecologic cytology has been measured in several
different ways. The current review summarizes the major sources of bias and the results of …

Abstract Context.—Liquid-based preparations (LBPs) and human papillomavirus testing
have led to changes in cervical cytology practices. The College of American Pathologists …

Abstract Context.—The Bethesda System for reporting cervical/vaginal cytologic diagnoses
introduced terminology for atypical squamous and glandular cells and categories for …

Objective.—To describe a comprehensive integrated laboratory quality management plan
for gynecologic cytology. Design and Setting.—Cytopathology laboratory performance …

Abstract Background.—A patented, fluid-based, thin-layer method for preparation of
Papanicolaou (Pap) smears (ThinPrep Pap test) has been reported to be significantly more …

Abstract BACKGROUND The ThinPrep® Pap Test™(TP), a liquid‐based cervical cytology
preparation, was approved for use in the US in 1996. The purpose of this study was to …

The interpretation and precise classification of abnormal squamous cell changes in
cervicovaginal smears (Pap tests) and tissue samples are challenging and controversial …

We sought to determine whether the variability in dysplasia rates in cases of atypical
squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS) reflects variability in interpretation of …

Monitoring the relative frequency of the interpretations of atypical squamous cells (ASC) and
squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) has been proposed as a quality control measure. To …