Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC)

Liquid cytology is otherwise known as thin-layer or monolayer cytology. It is also referred to as LBC, which stands for liquid-based cytology. This examination is based on a modern technique of preparing a cytological specimen. The Polish Gynaecological Society recommends liquid-based cytology as a screening method for cervical cancer - it can detect early premalignant and neoplastic lesions. Compared to classical liquid cytology, liquid cytology provides a higher detection rate of high-grade intraepithelial dysplastic lesions (HSIL).

Study objective:

• To identify neoplastic cells among the epithelial cells of the cervical canal and thyroid.

Indications for the examination:

• Prophylactically every three years in every woman of reproductive age (first examination no later than after the age of 25)
• prophylactically every three years for adolescent girls who have started having intercourse
• every year as a preventive measure for women with a weakened immune system
• Every year as a preventive measure for carriers of oncogenic HPV.
• Every year as a preventive measure for HIV-positive women.

 
ATTENTION: The material for the examination must be taken by a gynaecologist or midwife.