Comparison of cytologic findings between specimens with and without high-risk HPV infection in those with ASC-US judgement.

The objective of the study was to realize whether specific signatures for high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) infection exist in the cytologic specimens with ASC-US judgement or not. The materials are 132 cytologic specimens with the diagnosis of ASC-US, including 56 cases with positive and 76 cases with negative HPV infection. Cytological findings are compared between two groups.

Cytological Characteristics of Endometrial Phasing Using the Specimens Prepared with the Liquid-Based Procedure: Comparison with the Conventional Procedure.

Objective: To evaluate whether or not the liquid-based procedure (LBP) for endometrial cytology is as worthwhile for endometrial phasing as conventional slides.

Materials And Methods: The subjects were 81 women who underwent endometrial cytology and were defined as negative. The specimens obtained by either Endocyte® or Masubuchi aspiration tube® were processed first with the conventional procedure and then with LBP using TACAS™.

Optimal sampling devices for liquid-based procedure in screening for cervical cancer: comparison between cotton stick/Cytobrush and Cervex-Brush.

Objective: To find an appropriate sampling device for a liquid-based procedure in the population screening for cervical cancer, focusing on bleeding at sampling and the amount of cells smeared.

Methods And Materials: 1,000 consecutive women who underwent primary screening were studied. The specimens were obtained with the cotton stick/Cytobrush® method in the first 500 cases or with the Cervex-Brush® in the following 500 subjects, and were processed using the Thinlayer Advanced Cytology Assay System (TACAS™) following the manufacturer's instructions.