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LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGY
HealthSky's Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) machine represents a cutting-edge advancement in the field of cytopathology, designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cellular analysis. Liquid-based cytology is a method of preparing samples for examination in cytopathology. Liquid-based cytology (LBC) has been approved by the FDA since 1996 for screening for cervical cancer with the aim of impr... morehttps://www.healthskybio.com/products/liquid-based-cytology/
#lbc #cytology
LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGY
HealthSky's Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) machine represents a cutting-edge advancement in the field of cytopathology, designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of cellular analysis. Liquid-based cytology is a method of preparing samples for examination in cytopathology. Liquid-based cytology (LBC) has been approved by the FDA since 1996 for screening for cervical cancer with the aim of improving diagnostic accuracy.
LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGY MACHINE & KIT
Liquid-Based Cytology Machine
Liquid-Based Cytology Kit
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Pap Stain Kit
SCTE-3600A Fully Automated Liquid-Based Cytology Workstation
HealthSky SCT Express-3600A is the next-generation Liquid-Based Cytology Workstation utilizing innovative SCT and acceleration sedimentation technology.
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Pap Stain Kit
SCTW-2400A Liquid-Based Cytology Workstation
HealthSky Liquid Based Cytology Processing Kit: Gynecological Kit, Sputum Kit, Urine Kit, Serous Effusion Kit, Fine Needle Aspiration Kit.
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Pap Stain Kit
SM-200 Liquid-Based Cytology Slide Processor
The SM-200 Liquid-Based Cytology Slide Processor is specially designed for gynecological specimens to produce thin-layer slides with clean background, optimal cell deposition, and better maintained cellular morphology.
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Pap Stain Kit
CellTake 4800 Liquid-Based Cytology Processing System
The HealthSky Papanicolaou Stain Kit is intended for cytology gynecology and non-gynecology smears staining according to the procedure developed by George Papanicolaou.
LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGY TECHNIQUE
Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) technique used in the field of cytopathology for the examination of cells from various body sites, most commonly the cervix. This method has largely replaced the conventional Pap smear due to its enhanced accuracy and diagnostic capabilities. In LBC, cells are collected from the cervix using a brush or spatula, similar to the traditional Pap smear. However, instead of smearing the cells directly onto a microscope slide, they are rinsed into a vial containing a preservative liquid.
The vial is sent to a lab where the sample is processed by filtering and centrifuging to concentrate the cells, which are then spread onto a slide. This reduces obscuring materials like blood, mucus, and inflammatory cells, resulting in cleaner slides with clearer cellular morphology.
LBC offers higher sensitivity and specificity in detecting precancerous lesions and cervical cancer. It also allows for additional tests, such as HPV testing, from the same sample, and can be used for non-gynecological samples like urine, sputum, and fine-needle aspirates, making it a versatile diagnostic tool.
Overall, Liquid-Based Cytology represents a significant advancement in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer and other diseases, offering improved sample quality, better diagnostic accuracy, and the ability to perform multiple tests from a single specimen.
Liquid-Based Cytology Technique
ADVANTAGES OF LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGY METHODS OVER TRADITIONAL METHODS
Enhanced Sample Quality
LBC ensures more uniform cell distribution on slides and removes excess blood and mucus, resulting in a cleaner background and easier observation.
Improved Diagnostic Accuracy
LBC offers higher sensitivity and specificity, leading to more accurate identification of cellular abnormalities and better preservation of cellular morphology.
Increased Efficiency and Convenience
Many LBC systems are automated, reducing manual handling and the risk of human error. Additionally, a single sample can be used for multiple tests, saving time and resources.
Optimized Laboratory Workflow
The automation and standardization in LBC significantly reduce sample preparation and analysis time, speeding up diagnostic results and ensuring consistency and reliability across laboratories.
