What are the six TCT tests?

With the development of medical research, a large number of instruments and scientific research methods have been applied to medical examinations. Cervical TCT examination is such a scientific examination method. Everyone is more familiar with B-ultrasound, but may know less about TCT. Today, I will take you to have a deep understanding of what cervical TCT examination means.

What does cervical tct examination mean?

In fact, TCT examination is very easy to understand. It is a method of cervical scraping. If a professional description must be given, it means using a liquid-based cytology detection network to detect cervical cells and perform cytological classification diagnosis. Its full name is "liquid-based cytology detection". It is currently a world-leading cervical cancer cell cytology examination technology with incomparable advantages over traditional acid-fast staining.

Necessity of TCT test for women

The incidence of cervical cancer ranks second among female malignant tumors, second only to breast cancer, and is known as the key killer of female reproductive health. About 20,000 to 30,000 people die from cervical cancer every year, and the trend is increasing and the age of the patients is getting younger.

Clinical data statistics show that the diagnosis rate of gynecological TCT examination for cervical tumor cells is 100%. Therefore, it is recommended that women over 18 years old who have had sexual life should undergo TCT examination every one to two years. Even menopausal women who no longer have sexual life or menstruation should also undergo TCT examination regularly.

In general, this is the understanding and opinion on the question of what cervical TCT examination means. I hope the above introduction will be helpful to everyone. Gynecological diseases are very common, and there are many ways to examine them. Cervical TCT examination is a relatively good diagnostic and examination method, which examines cervical cells.

What are the six key points of TCT?

1. Cervical TCT test results: ASC-US (refers to the test results of cervical TCT, also called atypical cell changes of no established significance): After female friends have done a cervical TCT test, if changes in cervical cells are found, further examination is needed.

2. Cervical TCT test results: fungal, Trichomonas, and herpes virus infections: Cervical TCT examination can detect fungal, Trichomonas, and herpes virus infections. These infections are mostly multiple infection symptoms. Doctors can carry out corresponding medication treatment based on the test results.

3. Cervical TCT test results: ASC-H (atypical squamous cells): If the test result shows ASC-H, it means that the human body is likely to have precancerous lesions, but it cannot be accurately diagnosed. The doctor will continue to perform a colposcopy on you to further confirm the diagnosis of your condition.

4. Cervical TCT test results: Inflammation: When the beneficial bacteria in the cervix of the body change, it is easy to cause abnormal changes in cervical cells. Further examination is recommended.

5. Cervical TCT test results: LSIL (mild squamous intraepithelial disease): When the test results show LSIL, it indicates that there are abnormal precancerous cells in the body, and the next step of regular examination and treatment should be carried out immediately.

6. TCT report results: HPV infection, human papillomavirus infection;