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The ThinPrep Pap test, here for you now and for the future of cervical health

Over 25 years of experience in cervical health screening, working in partnership with our customers, has enabled us to create standardisation and consistency in cervical health screening. This is backed by over 250 clinical studies and >700 million Pap tests processed worldwide.1-18

Hologic’s ThinPrep® system has been developed with the user in mind, is easy to use and designed to streamline workflow in your lab.

In addition, simple procedures and reduced hands-on-time, mean you can be confident in delivering accurate and reliable results with high throughput each and every time.4, 15-41

Learn more about our commitment to cervical health by registering for our upcoming educational webinars.

Why Hologic?

We work with you to deliver consistent and reliable screening results. Slides prepared from ThinPrep Pap tests overcome the limitations of conventional Pap smears. A single layer of cells, accurately represent the sample to increase the opportunity to detect abnormalities, giving you peace of mind for clinical decision making.2

Why choose the ThinPrep Pap test?

  • Accurate, reliable results on a daily basis19-41
  • The ThinPrep Pap test sits at the core of Hologic’s innovative and proven cervical health solution
  • The only comprehensive, fully validated, fully-automated sample-to-result solution19-38
  • Over 25 years’ experience has enabled standardisation and consistency in cervical health screening
 

Educational Webinars

Cervical health screening is advancing fast and Hologic is proud to be at the forefront of this development. It is important for us that you join us on this journey to develop your knowledge and progress your career.

Click here to learn more by watching our educational webinars.

We are also pleased to share the recording from the recent webinar:

Working together against cervical cancer; How are the technologies and latest innovations evolving based on their added value in tackling cervical cancer screening?*

Presented by Dr. Christian Stoeckigt, COCIR Member and Head of Scientific Affairs & Medical Education, Hologic.

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At the same time, be assured that we are continuing to innovate and invest in the future of Cervical Health and are pleased to introduce the Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System.

The Genius Digital Diagnostics System combines the power of a deep learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with advanced volumetric imaging technology to help identify pre-cancerous lesions and cervical cancer cells in women.

 

Contact us today to find out how your institution can benefit from world leading cytology innovation and be at the forefront of women's health.

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