{"product_id":"pap-smear-by-liquid-based-cytology-lbc","title":"PAP smear by Liquid based cytology (LBC)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eLBC Test Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eLBC test performed for the detection of cervical cancer as well as HPV in women. It also detects early precancerous changes in the cells and hence with timely intervention progression to cancer can be prevented. The cells are collected from the cervix (lower end of vagina). Early detection helps in better diagnosis and prognosis. It is recommended between 25 years of age up to 65 years. As per (ACS\/ASCCP\/ASCP) tests should be done every 3 years. The frequency depends on the previous gynaecological history, risk factors and the tests undertaken. This is a less invasive test giving better results. It is preferred over the conventional method. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003ePap smear is a test to detect the risk of cervical cancer and to study the changes in cells during early-stage cervical cancer. This simple test involves a gynaecologist collecting cells from the cervix (the lower and narrow end of the uterus) and a pathology team analysing the cells. As opposed to a conventional pap smear test, the pap smear liquid-based cytology test is more precise and has fewer instances of giving a false-positive result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eWhy is the Pap smear liquid-based cytology test done?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003ePap smear liquid-based cytology test helps in knowing the risk of cervical cancer and observing changes in the cells in early-stage cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eThis test helps catch cancer early or know if you are at a risk of developing cervical cancer and take measures to treat or prevent it at the earliest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eReasons for Undergoing the PAP smear by LBC Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eIn the realm of women's health, regular screenings play a vital role in preventing and detecting diseases early on. One such essential screening tool is the \u003cb\u003eliquid-based cytology (LBC) test\u003c\/b\u003e, which offers significant benefits in monitoring cervical health. With cervical cancer remaining a major health concern, understanding the importance of the \u003cb\u003eLBC test\u003c\/b\u003e can empower women to take proactive steps in their healthcare. Below are several compelling reasons why undergoing this screening is crucial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eEarly detection of cervical cancer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e The \u003cb\u003eLBC test\u003c\/b\u003e can identify pre-cancerous and cancerous changes in the cervix, allowing for timely intervention and potentially preventing the progression of cervical cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eImproved accuracy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e Compared to traditional Pap smears, the \u003cb\u003eliquid-based cytology\u003c\/b\u003e technique provides enhanced accuracy, minimising the risk of false positives and false negatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eDetection of HPV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e When combined with HPV testing, the \u003cb\u003eLBC test\u003c\/b\u003e can detect high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus, a primary cause of cervical cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eReduced need for repeat testing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e The \u003cb\u003eLBC test\u003c\/b\u003e decreases the number of inadequate samples, thereby reducing the necessity for repeat testing, which can be inconvenient and stressful for patients.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eList of Parameters Considered During the PAP Smear by LBC Test Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eliquid-based cytology (LBC) test\u003c\/b\u003e is a vital screening tool used to evaluate cervical health and detect potential abnormalities that could lead to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/cervical-cancer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #00984a; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003ecervical cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e. This test provides a more accurate assessment than traditional Pap smears by using a liquid medium to preserve cervical cells for analysis. During the \u003cb\u003eLBC test\u003c\/b\u003e, several key parameters are measured and evaluated to assess the health of the cervix:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eCell Morphology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e The test examines the shape, size, and structure of cervical cells to identify any abnormalities, such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eNegative for Intraepithelial Lesion or Malignancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e Indicates normal cells with no signs of pre-cancerous or cancerous changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo3; tab-stops: list 72.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eEpithelial Abnormalities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e Includes ASCUS (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance), LSIL (low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions), HSIL (high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions), and other specific cell changes that may indicate pre-cancerous or cancerous conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003ePresence of Endocervical Cells:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e The \u003cb\u003eLBC blood test\u003c\/b\u003e determines whether endocervical cells are present in the sample, which is important for a comprehensive evaluation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eHPV Presence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; letter-spacing: .25pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e If the \u003cb\u003eLBC test\u003c\/b\u003e is combined with HPV testing, the presence of high-risk HPV strains is identified, indicating an increased risk of cervical cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr. PD Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41473142095930,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/drpdpathlab.com\/products\/pap-smear-by-liquid-based-cytology-lbc","provider":"Dr. PD Pathlab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}