| Autor: |
HEMALATHA, A. L., UMARANI, M. K., ASHA, U., GAYATHRI, M. N. |
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Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research; Dec2012, Vol. 6 Issue 10, p1672-1674, 3p |
| Abstrakt: |
Background: Cytologists are often under time pressure due to a constant need and a demand for quick despatch of reports, which calls for an early assessment of sample adequacy. Objective: To study whether unstained smears are effective in evaluation of sample adequacy of cytology aspirates. Materials and Methods: The study had 3 groups. Assessment of sample adequacy of cytology aspirates was done on unstained smears in Group I (200 cases), Group II (100 cases out of Group I) and Group III ( 80 cases out of Group II ) by a Professor, Assistant Professor and a junior resident respectively. The results were compared with assessment of adequacy on stained smears and statistical analysis was done. Results: Evaluation of adequacy of cytology aspirates by examination of unstained and stained smears by 3 observers of varied experience revealed no significant difference between the observers and between the stained and unstained smears (p<0.001). Conclusion: Unstained smear study offered advantages over the stained smears in the evaluation of sample adequacy. Hence, it maybe recommended as a routine practice in cytology clinics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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