The main distinctions of liquid-based cytology from conventional cytology are:

- use of special combination brushes that enable high-quality collection of cell material from both the surface of uterine neck and the cervical canal;

- use of special liquid-saturated media to transfer cells to the slide;

- the capacity to produce multilayer slides that enable high-quality cell visualization;

- the capacity to produce additional slides and perform an immunocytochemical analysis if required.

INDICATIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION

• Preventive examination;
• Assessment of effectiveness uterine neck disorder treatment;
• Detection of cancer-specific markers that indicate cervix carcinoma.

LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGY PERFORMED BY THE RCMC

Our Center employs a fully automated liquid-based cytology system, as well as high-quality stains.

PREPARING FOR THE TEST

• Refrain from using vaginal tampons, suppositories or ointments or vaginal douching;
• the examination cannot be performed during the menstrual flux;
• refrain from sexual intercourse a few days before the examination.

HOW DO I HAVE DIAGNOSTICS AT THE RCMC?

An obstetrician-gynecologist will take a swab for liquid-based cytology study during a reception.