Bethesda System · Pathology

In cervical cytology, which Bethesda category indicates inadequate sampling?

  1. Negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
  2. Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
  3. Unsatisfactory for evaluation; repeat required
  4. Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
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Correct answer: Unsatisfactory for evaluation; repeat required

The category 'Unsatisfactory for evaluation' is used when the specimen lacks adequate cellularity or is obscured. It indicates that repeat sampling is needed.

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