Additional collection devices used in conjunction with the SurePath Liquid-Based Pap Test broom device do not enhance diagnostic utility

Table 4 Broom Followed By Medscand CytoBrush Plus GT + Medscand Pap Perfect Spatula

Broom Diagnosis	EC	Medscand Diagnosis	EC	Cervical Biopsy Diagnosis
NIL	Yes	NIL	Yes	Ø
NIL	Yes	NIL	Yes	Ø
NIL	Yes	NIL	Yes	Ø
NIL	Yes	NIL	Yes	Ø
NIL	Yes	NIL	Yes	Ø
NIL	Yes	NIL	Yes	Ø
NIL	Yes	NIL	Yes	Ø
NIL	Yes	QNS	No	Ø
NIL	No	NIL	Yes	Ø
LSIL	Yes	ASC-US	Yes	LSIL
HSIL	Yes	ASC-US	Yes	HSIL

*EC, endocervical cells; NIL, negative for intraepithelial lesion; QNS, quantity not sufficient for diagnosis; Ø, no biopsy performed
P value for diagnosis: paired t test = 0.1, Sign Test = 0.25, Wilcoxon = 0.25
P value for presence of ECs: paired t test = 0.34, Sign Test = 1.0, Wilcoxon = 1.0

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