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Appendix C. Evidence Tables
Evidence Table 2. New Methods for Preparing or Evaluating Cervical Cytology (cont'd)
Source: Study Design &
Author, Year Characteristics Interventions Location & Time Period
ThinPrep 2000
Roberts et al, Diagnostic test evaluation. Split sample technique with Australia
1997 104 split sample, ThinPrep vs. Cervex broom used to
conventional Pap prepare both conventional 1996 1997
Pap and ThinPrep 2000
Discrepant results reviewed
Most of test-positives with
HSIL verified. No test
negatives verified with
histology
Bolick and Diagnostic test evaluation Conventional Pap (broom- Utah
Hellman, type sampling device or a
1998 105 Selection of negative smears combination endocervical 1996-1997
uncertain brush and plastic spatula) vs.
ThinPrep
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