Description
Cytological examination of imprints from an intrauterine device allows identifying the presence of atypical cells. This test is the main method for diagnosing neoplasms and other endometrial pathologies. Indications for this test most often include menstrual cycle disorders, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, hyperplastic processes in the endometrium, infertility, and suspicion of a malignant process in the endometrium.
When delivering biological material to the diagnostic center, the following additional clinical information must be provided to the administrator:
• Clinical diagnosis
• Ongoing therapeutic measures (hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, intake of antibiotics)
• Biomaterial localization
• Start and end dates of the menstrual cycle
• Start date of uterine (physiological or pathological) bleeding (if present)
Number of microscope slides with cytological preparations within one study: up to 3 pcs.
Period of execution
Within 4 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type
- Impression smear from IUD