Which system is the standard international method for reporting cervical cytology (Pap smear) results?
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Correct answer: The Bethesda System
The Bethesda System is the standardized reporting framework for cervical cytology. It provides a uniform terminology for communicating results between the laboratory and the clinician, focusing on specimen adequacy and diagnostic categories.
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