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Hologic Receives European CE Mark for ThinPrep® Genesis Processor, an Automated Cytology Slide and Molecular Sample System

Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that the ThinPrep® Genesis processor for cytology slide and molecular test preparation has received a CE IVD mark in Europe. The system features increased ...
Nature

Papanicolaou tests and molecular analyses using new fluid-based specimen collection technology in 3000 Japanese women

A fluid-based Papanicolaou test has been established to improve sample collection and preparation. This study was the first large-scale investigation in Japan to examine the feasibility of using fluid ...
Nature

Tumor grade and EGFR expression predict disease stage in urine ThinPrep® specimens

Politi and colleagues in Greece investigated the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in ThinPrep® (Cytyc Corp., Boxborough, ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Guidance on the use of liquid-based cytology for cervical screening

LBC is a new method of cervical cell sample preparation. Samples are collected in the usual way, but using a brush-like device rather than a spatula. The head of the device is rinsed or broken off ...
Nasdaq

Hologic (HOLX) ThinPrep Genesis Processor Gets FDA Approval

Hologic, Inc. HOLX recently announced the receipt of FDA premarket approval (PMA) of ThinPrep Genesis processor for cytology processing and specimen transfer for downstream applications. Notably, the ...