LOINC display name : Microscopic observation Cyto stain.thin prep Nom (Anorectal);
LOINC long common name : Microscopic observation [Identifier] in Anorectal Cyto stain.thin prep;
LOINC short name : Thin Prep Anorectl;
LOINC description : Anal-rectal cytology (ARC) is commonly used as a screening and diagnostic tool to
evaluate human papillomavirus related disease of the anal canal, especially in at-risk
populations. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the anus has become a serious health
issue in the gay community. The etiology and pathogenesis of anal squamous neoplasia
are analogous to those of squamous neoplasia of the uterine cervix. Anal intraepithelial
lesions (ASIL) arise in the transition zone of the anus. ARC is interpreted and reported
using the Bethesda 2001 guidelines, modified for this site.;
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