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To assess current laboratory practices in reporting atypical epithelial cells and specimen adequacy based on the Bethesda System.

Atypical Epithelial Cells and Specimen Adequacy

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Randomized trial analyzes trends in laboratory reporting practices for cervical cytology, suggesting improved adequacy criteria adoption.

To assess current laboratory practices in reporting atypical epithelial cells and specimen adequacy based on the Bethesda System.
Questionnaire surveys sent to 2000 laboratories in 1996 and 1997
Analysis of responses focusing on ASCUS and AGUS categories
Evaluation of reporting rates for specimen adequacy and abnormalities
92% of laboratories routinely reported specimen adequacy, up from 66% in 1991
Median ASCUS reporting rate was 4.5%; AGUS reported infrequently at 0.3%
Median follow-up rates for ASCUS and AGUS were 20% and 15%, respectively

Davey et al. (2000) studied this question.

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