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Comparative Analysis of Conventional and Thin Prep Papanicolaou Test. Technical and Economic Aspects
Journal: Annals of Cytology and Pathology (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2016-09-15
Authors : Mary Giachnaki Elena Athanasiadi Abraham Pouliakis Aris Spathis Christine Kottaridi Evangelia Aga Maria Papaefthimiou Panagiota Mentzelopoulou Helen Spathi Petros Karakitsos;
Page : 018-024
Keywords : Cytopathology; Cytology; Cervical cytology; Test Papanicolaou; Liquid based cytology; Thin Prep; Cost effectiveness; Molecular techniques;
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Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer and a leading cause of death due to cancer, in female population worldwide. Prevention is performed via the Papanicolaou test. Since 90ies, this test can be performed via two methods: the conventional method, where cells are layered on a glass slide, immediately after their extraction and Liquid Based Cytology (LBC), where cells are stored in a vial containing a special liquid.
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