Guidance

Cervical screening: cytology samples external quality assessment

NHSCSP number 19: external quality assessment scheme for the preparation and staining of cervical liquid based cytology samples.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 31 August 2016

Documents

National external quality assessment scheme for the preparation and staining of cervical liquid based cytology samples: scheme protocol

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2016232

PDF, 526 KB, 53 pages

Details

This publication outlines the external quality assessment (EQA) scheme for the preparation and staining of cervical liquid based cytology samples.

It provides information about:

• EQA scheme design
• interpretation of results
• requirements and responsibilities for participants
• principles and methodology of operation

Published 31 August 2016