ASC-H

ASC-H of the Cervix: Understanding Your Pathology Report

ASC-H stands for “atypical squamous cells – cannot rule out high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL)”. It is a term used in Pap smear results when abnormal cells are seen on the surface of the cervix. These changes raise concern for a precancerous condition, but they are not specific enough to confirm a diagnosis of high-grade …
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How to read your Pap test report

What is a Pap test? The Pap test is a screening test that looks for abnormal cells in the vaginal portion of the uterine cervix. It is called a screening test because it is designed to detect disease before a person experiences any symptoms. The test was named after Dr. Georgios Papanicolaou who invented the …
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