Cancer screening of the uterine cervix papanicolaou smears versus state-of-the-art human papillomavirus testing†‡

摘要: The article by Albrow et al in this issue describes the early cervical screening program England as being "disorganized," but goes on to describe significant improvements over 20 years. It has become one of leading programs developed world. Liquid-based technology been embraced, image analysis not. key ingredient for NHSCSP's success is quality assurance. scrutiny given medical interventions increased recently. Would cancer cytology have passed muster if they had required sort validation? Using information from Victorian Cytology Screening Services Melbourne and other Australian guide its formulation, Australia's evidence-based differs NHSCSP several ways. interval 2 years, liquid-based not funded, human papillomavirus (HPV)-DNA testing triage atypical lesions sanctioned Australia. allude possible introduction future HPV-DNA a primary tool. Cancer (Cancer Cytopathol) 2012;. © 2012 American Society.