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60 mins collection
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Reports in
3 hrs
Measures
Morphological characteristics of the cervical cells.
Identifies
The detection of atypical cervical cells, precancerous lesions, as well as cervical malignancies.
About The Test
What Is the Liquid-based Cytology (LBC) Pap Test and Why Is It Important?
Liquid-based Cytology (LBC) Pap test is a modernized technique for the screening of cervical cancer that is far better than conventional pap smear as it utilizes liquid medium to protect cell samples.
This test entails the collection of cervical cells which are placed in a liquid medium before being processed. This technique aids in better and clearer cervical cell screening since obscuring materials like mucus, blood, or other materials are removed, reducing unsatisfactory results.
What Are the Objectives of the Liquid-based Cytology (LBC) Pap Test?
The LBC test analyses the presence as well as type of abnormal changes of the cervical cells to identify pre-cancerous changes to other infections that might be present. The focal point of the screening is to check for abnormalities that will respond better to treatment.
When Is the Liquid-based Cytology (LBC) Pap Test Usually Taken?
The cytology Pap LBC test is performed in conjunction with regular cervical cancer screening. It is often recommended that women are screened for cervical cancer starting from the age of 21. The frequency of screening depends on guidelines, which vary, but typically every 3 years or more often if related tests are abnormal.
What are the risks or limitations of the Liquid-based Cytology (LBC) Pap Test?
One of the advantages of the LBC pap test is that the risks involved with it are almost non-existent. While efficiently taking the sample, some patients experience mild morbid sensations. In some cases, the patients may have minor spotting after the test.
Limitations include the risk of having an abnormal result (false negative) when there is an abnormality, but none is detected. The accuracy always rights lie heavily on the methodology of sample collection and laboratory techniques employed during its processing.
List of Parameters
What are the parameters evaluated in the Liquid-based Cytology (LBC) Pap Test?
These parameters include:
- The shape and size of cells, their arrangement as well as changes suggestive of the presence of an infection with an HPV or pre-cancerous changes to the cells.
- The patients’ medical history, age, and other related previous cervical disease.
Why This Test
Who Should Consider Taking the Liquid Based Cytology LBC Pap Test?
This test is suitable for women over the age of 21 as part of their normal health check-ups. It is especially important to those who have a history of cervical disease and those with low immunity.
Benefits
The Advantages of Liquid Based Cytology LBC Pap Test
The lives of many women can be saved through early detection of cell abnormalities since preventative measures can be taken to avert cervical cancer. The LBC Pap test is more efficient since it collects adequate volume in one sample.
Which Conditions Can Be Detected by the Liquid Based Cytology LBC Pap Test?
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia CIN
- Changes due to Human Papillomavirus HPV
- Early-stage cervical cancer
- Cancerous conditions such as infections that are not cancerous
Test Preparation
What to do Before Your Liquid Based Cytology LBC Pap Test
Prerequisites: Intercourse, douching, and other vaginal products should be avoided 48 hours prior to the test.
Eligibility: In general, this is encouraged for women between 21-35 and comes with age-based frequency and previous results severity recommendations.
Procedure of Taking the Test: A speculum is put in to access the cervix when performing the procedure, and the healthcare worker uses the brush or a spatula to extract the cell sample.
Caution Before the Test: Plan your appointment for a time when you are not on your period for an optimal sample.
Test Results
Analysis Of Outcomes from Liquid Based Cytology.
Condition/Findings | Description | Interpretation |
---|---|---|
Normal | Cells appear healthy | No abnormality detected |
ASC-US (Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance) | Cells show changes but are not necessarily precancerous | Regular monitoring or HPV testing recommended |
LSIL (Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion) | Mild abnormalities potentially caused by HPV | Follow-up testing or colposcopy |
HSIL (High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion) | More severe abnormalities may indicate precancerous condition | Further diagnostic testing such as colposcopy |
Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Cancerous cells detected | Requires immediate medical intervention |
FAQs
Is there any expected pain while doing the test?
Some people may experience slight pain; however, it is brief and mostly painless.
At what time can one expect to get results read?
Results are generally available within one to two weeks.
Is there a need for concern when results are abnormal?
Abnormal results do not always mean there is cancer, but they need to be followed up further investigations are required, or periodical follow up based on the type of abnormality