How well do you know the Bethesda System for Cervical Cytology reporting?

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What is the minimum number of cells required for a conventional smear to be considered adequate?

  • 8,000 to 12,000 cells (correct)
  • Less than 5,000 cells
  • 5,000 cells
  • 10,000 cells

What is the acceptable number of cells for liquid-based preparations in women who have undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy, postmenopausal, atrophic changes or posthysterectomy?

  • Less than 5,000 cells (correct)
  • 10,000 cells
  • More than 5,000 cells
  • 5,000 cells

What is the minimum number of well-preserved endocervical or metaplastic cells required to indicate the presence of endocervical or transformation zone component?

  • Less than 5 cells
  • At least 5 cells
  • At least 10 cells (correct)
  • More than 10 cells

What is the reason for unsatisfactory evaluation when more than 75% of cells are obscured?

<p>Interfering substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the interpretation/result reported for nonneoplastic cellular findings?

<p>Negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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