Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC)

A modern diagnostic technique used for cervical screening, improving accuracy in detecting precancerous and cancerous changes. LBC provides clearer samples and more reliable results compared to traditional smear tests.

Diagnostic tests can also be performed preventively to provide peace of mind, even when no symptoms are present.

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Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) is a laboratory method of preparing cervical smear samples for cytological examination. Unlike conventional smear tests, LBC suspends the collected cells in a liquid medium. This process ensures higher quality samples, minimises the presence of impurities such as mucus or blood, and allows for more accurate assessment of abnormal or precancerous changes.

Benefits

  • Higher Accuracy – Provides clearer and more representative samples.
  • Reliable Detection – Improves the identification of precancerous and cancerous changes.
  • Fewer Repeat Tests – Reduces the need for repeated examinations due to unsatisfactory results.
  • Supports HPV Testing – Enables simultaneous detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

How to Prepare

No special preparation is required for Liquid-Based Cytology. The test is safe, quick, and performed during a routine gynaecological visit.

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