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™.

Evaluation of a New Automated Processing System (TACAS™ Pro) for Liquid-Based Procedures.

Objective: To evaluate a fully automated processing system (TACAS™ Pro) for liquid-based procedures (LBPs).

Methods And Materials: Materials were 3,483 and additionally 502 specimens that were taken at Kanagawa Health Service Association. Specimens obtained with a Cervex-Brush® were first smeared to glass slides using one side of the brush and then processed to TACAS Pro.

Application of a new liquid-based procedure (TACAS) for the screening of cervical cancer: a preliminary study.

Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of a new liquid-based cytological procedure in a population screening program for cervix cancer.

Subjects And Methods: Subjects were 1,000 women who underwent primary screening at the Kanagawa Health Service Association. The cytological specimens obtained by either cotton stick and Cytobrush® or Cervex-Brush® were processed using the Thinlayer Advanced Cytology Assay System (TACAS™), following the manufacturer's instructions.