Abstract:Objective: The objective of this study was examine the feasibility of developing a proficiency testing scheme for cytology labs wishing to be accredited according to ISO 15189:2012, by using videos captured by static telecytological applications. Methods: The current study was carried out on 252 adequate specimens of 157 patients, retrospectively selected from the department’s registry. In all cases, surgical excision followed the initial cytological diagnosis. Three diagnostic categories of cytological repor… Show more
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