Influence of cell collection techniques upon cytological diagnosis

Adequacy of visual inspection with acetic acid in women of advancing age

“…Finally, all participants had biopsies taken. If the VIA examination was negative, biopsies were taken at 10 and 2 o'clock [15]. If both VIA and colposcopy were positive, biopsies were taken only in the abnormal area.…”

Relation between sampling device and detection of abnormality in cervical smears: a meta-analysis of randomised and quasi-randomised studies

“…During 50 years after the first publications on cervical screening1 2 and 30 years after the initial method of vaginal aspiration was abandoned3 several studies assessed the relative value of newer sampling methods. However, because of lack of statistical significance resulting from variations in the designs of the studies and small numbers in many we still do not know which sampling device is best.…”

Use of the Thin Prep� Pap Test? in clinical practice

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] Possible sources of error include variability among sample takers, cellcollection techniques employed, inadequate screening, and errors in interpretation. If one focuses on sampling and slide preparation methods, several studies have shown that the majority of the cellular sample remains on the collecting device(s) and is discarded after a conventional smear is made.…”