We currently use a mixture of direct spreads, cytospins and SurePath Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) technology using the Totalys slide prep machine in our sample preparation.
All samples are prepared in a Containment level 3 room with Class 1 microbiological safety cabinets. Our research activity includes:
- Protector study – Preventing Ovarian cancer through early excision of tubes and late Ovarian Removal
- DETECT –Research project to screen women presenting with post-menopausal bleeding for evidence of endometrial carcinoma
(Last reviewed March 2023)