Liquid-based cytology is a method of preparing samples for examination in cytopathology. The sample is collected, normally by a small brush, in the same way as for a conventional smear test, but rather than the smear being transferred directly to a microscope slide, the sample is

Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is a monolayer slide preparation technology that has outperformed conventional Pap smears because of improved fixation, decreased obscuring factors, and standardized cell transfer.

Liquid-based cytology (LBC) is a new method of preparing cervical samples for cytological examination. Unlike the conventional 'smear' preparation, it involves making a suspension of cells from the sample and this is used to produce a thin layer of cells on a slide.

Liquid based cytology represents the first major change in preparation method for cervical screening samples for over 50 years. Instead of cells being smeared onto a glass slide, they are washed into a vial of liquid and filtered, and a random sample is …

Feb 15, 2010 · However, liquid-based cytology rinses cervical cells in preservatives so that blood and other potentially obscuring material can be separated. It also allows for additional testing of the...

Aug 22, 2024 · Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) is an advanced method of preparing cervical cell samples for cytological examination, particularly for Pap smears. It enables cells to be suspended in a monolayer, therefore providing a better morphological assessment,

In less than 10 years since its introduction, liquid-based cytology has captured over 85% of the U.S. market. The United Kingdom has recently mandated that liquid-based testing be used for cervical cancer screening.