Implementation of the ThinPrep Imaging System in a tertiary military medical center.

Background: The ThinPrep Imaging System (TIS) was implemented at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in February 2006 and has been a crucial part of the ability of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services ability to improve efficiency and turnaround times for Papanicolaou (Pap) test reporting. The increased detection rate of squamous abnormalities, specifically high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), has been well documented by many studies. In addition, the TIS has increased productivity for many laboratories.