Cervical screening: histopathology reporting handbook
This document explains procedures for the reporting of cervical biopsies in the NHS cervical screening programme.
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This publication sets out a comprehensive approach to histopathology reporting for healthcare professionals working in the NHS cervical screening programme.
It includes information about:
- terminology and coding classifications
- the handling and preparation of specimens sent for histological examination
- standardised report content
- reporting cervical biopsies
- interpretation of p16 immunohistochemistry (IHC) in cervical histopathology reporting
- histopathology and cytology correlation
- multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
- quality assurance and audit in histopathology
Updates to this page
Last updated 28 September 2021 + show all updates
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Updated in line with current World Health Organisation 2020 classification of tumours (female genital tumours). Updated the main requirements for MDT meetings to ensure they tally with the programme and colposcopy management guidance. Added new NHS CSP standards for turnaround times.
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Added section 5.7 - high grade CIN extending to margins
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Added 'Cervical Screening Programme: histopathology reporting handbook' and removed outdated document.
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First published.