The Hologic ThinPrep® Imaging System (Imager) is a device that uses computer imaging technology to assist in primary cervical cancer screening of ThinPrep Pap Test slides for the presence of atypical cells, cervical neoplasia, including its precursor lesions (Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions, High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions), and carcinoma as well as all other cytologic criteria as defined by 2001 Bethesda System: Terminology for Reporting Results of Cervical Cytology.
The ThinPrep Imaging System is an automated imaging and review system for use with ThinPrep Pap Test slides. It combines imaging technology to identify microscopic fields of diagnostic interest
with automated stage movement of a microscope in order to locate these fields. In routine use, the ThinPrep Imaging System selects 22 fields of view for a Cytotechnologist to review.
Following review of these fields, the Cytotechnologist will either complete the diagnosis if no abnormalities are identified or review the entire slide if any abnormalities are identified.
The ThinPrep Imaging System also allows the physical marking of locations of interest for the Cytopathologist.
