CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) is a new technique for collecting cytological samples in order to detect cervical cancer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Liquid-based cytology is an alternative to the Pap test (smear test). Both form part of a cervical cancer screening that can also include an HPV test and physical pelvis examination. diagnose abnormal cells and provide treatment if necessary.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition, LBC has several other advantages over PAP smear as the material can be used in molecular studies, such as the detection of hrHPV. Moreover, in the long run, LBC is also cost-effective in mass cervical cancer screening, as LBC is needed less frequently than the conventional PAP smear.

Detailed explanation-4: -Liquid-based cytology is a technique that enables cells to be suspended in liquid medium and spread in monolayer and thus better morphological assessment is possible. It includes the preparation and evaluation of cells collected in a liquid fixative.

Detailed explanation-5: -TECHNOLOGY NAME: Tests for the human papillomavirus (HPV) Liquid-based cytology (LBC) Disease/Condition Cervical cancer is mainly caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV). Among high grade precancerous lesions, 75% to 95% test positive for HPV infection.