Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer in the female population. It is assumed that in the next 10 years the frequency of this disease can increase by 25%. This situation forces doctors to introduce the latest methods of treatment and diagnosis of the disease. It is to a new, "gold standard" of research, liquid cytology of the cervix.
Characteristics of the methodology
This technique allows the use of a new technology for preparing a cytological preparation. The material is obtained in the best quality, because in the container, when taken, all the resulting cell-epithelial material falls. The content of mucus and blood becomes minimal, the cells obtained retain their molecular, biological and morphological properties.
So, liquid cytology of the cervix is a new technique of cytology, which is a standardized way of preparation (standardization of the preanalytical stage of the study).
Stages of holding
What are the principles of liquid cytology? With the help of the device, there is a controlled membrane transfer, which is controlled by a microprocessor. The necessary cells are collected on the membrane, and then the necessary procedures are carried out - staining, mixing, sample dispersion. As a result, we have:
- Quickly prepared drug.
- Possibility to make several cytological preparations from the received material.
- Standard monolayer smear.
- Possibility to use additional diagnostic methods without re-examination.
Experience shows that the results of liquid cytology are impressive. Using the technology of liquid cytology makes it possible to reduce in its interpretation the number of erroneous diagnoses due to the use of stabilizing solution and special tools. Preparations created by this technique exclude the presence of background elements in smears for cytology , which allows you to accurately assess the condition of cells and put the most accurate diagnosis.