[Application of ThinPrep cytology test in the diagnosis of lung cancer].

Objective: To explore the diagnostic value of ThinPrep cytology test (TCT) in lung cancer.

Methods: 353 cases of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and(or) bronchial brushing cytology (192 cases from lung cancer patients and 161 cases from benign lung disease patients) were detected with TCT and method of direct smear, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of two methods was compared.