Test method
Liquid-based preparation (specify type)
Source
Cervix
Specimen adequacy
Satisfactory for evaluation, endocervical/transformation zone component present
Interpretation
Negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
Automated examination
Processed successfully, manual screening not required [Device name] [Manufacturer name, City, State]
Verifying individual
Name
Example 2
Failure of automated screen, manual screen only
Test method | Liquid-based preparation (specify type) |
Source | Cervix |
Specimen adequacy | Satisfactory for evaluation, endocervical/transformation zone component present |
General category | Epithelial cell abnormality |
See interpretation | |
Interpretation | High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) |
Fungal organisms morphologically consistent with Candida species | |
Automated examination | Processing failed, manual screening required [Device name] [Manufacturer name, City, State] |
Educational note | Suggest further clinical investigation OR |
Suggest colposcopy and endocervical assessment | |
(Massad LS, Einstein MH, Huh WK, et al. 2012 updated consensus guidelines for the management of abnormal cervical cancer screening tests and cancer precursors. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2013;17:S1–27) | |
Cytotechnologist | CT (ASCP) |
Pathologist | Doctor, M.D. |
Example 3
Successful automated screen followed by manual screening
Test method | Liquid-based preparation (specify type)
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