What is the primary advantage of Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) over the conventional Pap smear?
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Correct answer: It enables ancillary HPV DNA testing from the residual sample vial
LBC involves rinsing the collection device into a preservative vial, which reduces obscuring material like blood or mucus and creates a thin layer of cells. Crucially, the residual liquid can be used for molecular testing, such as high-risk HPV DNA assays.
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