What is TCT for women?

TCT examination is the general name for liquid-based cytological testing. It uses a liquid-based cytological testing network to detect cervical cells and perform cytological classification and diagnosis. It is currently the most advanced cervical cancer cell cytological examination technology in the world. Compared with the traditional cervical scraping Papanicolaou acid-fast staining test, it has significantly improved the satisfaction rate of specimen collection and the diagnosis rate of abnormal cervical cells. The TCT cervical cancer cell examination has a 100% diagnostic rate for cervical tumor cells. It can also detect some precancerous lesions and microbial infections such as fungi, Trichomonas, viruses, mycoplasma, etc. Therefore, TCT technology is the most advanced technology used in the screening of cervical cancer in women.

1. Operation steps

1. Use TCT professional sampler to collect cervical cell samples.

2. Unlike basic cell acid-fast staining, TCT testing involves inserting the sample into a bottle containing cell storage fluid for immersion.

3. When doing TCT examination, use an automatic cell analyzer to separate and filter the sample to reduce the residues of blood, mucus and inflamed tissue.

4. Microscope examination and diagnosis during TCT examination.

2. Frequently Asked Questions

For women who want to do TCT examination, we would like to remind you of the following issues that need attention:

1. Avoid sexual intercourse 24 hours before TCT test; 2. Do not wash the vagina or use vaginal suppositories, or do vaginal examination within 24-48 hours before TCT test; 3. If there is any inflammation, treat it first and then do TCT test to avoid affecting the diagnosis result; 4. TCT test is best arranged to be performed during the non-menstrual period.

III. Necessity

Today, cervical cancer remains a key killer of women's reproductive health. Its prevalence ranks second among malignant tumors in women, second only to breast cancer. According to statistics in 2000, there are approximately 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer worldwide each year, and there are approximately 130,000 new cases in my country, accounting for approximately a quarter of the new cases in the world. Every year, about 20,000 to 30,000 people die from cervical cancer, and the trend is continuously increasing and the age of the patients is getting younger. Experts from Jinan Women's Hospital remind many women: Once you experience abnormal leucorrhea, lumbar pain or lower abdominal pain, you must pay attention to it, because these manifestations may mean that your cervical health is flashing the "green light". However, the actual situation still requires excellent and standardized testing to determine whether there is a problem, so regular health checks are very important.