Implementation of the Thinprep imaging system in a tertiary military medical center

Abstract

Implementation of the TIS at BAMC significantly increased the detection of ASC-H, AGC, LSIL, and HSIL but had no significant impact on the ASC-US detection rate. Although the ASC-US rate did not change, both the HR-HPV-positive rate and the ASC:SIL ratio decreased. The data from the current study suggested that, at least initially, the use of imager-directed screening may increase the number of clinically insignificant ASC-US Pap tests.