Parameter | Description | Score |
---|---|---|
Amount of cellular material | Minimal to absent; diagnosis not possible | 0 |
Sufficient for cytodiagnosis | 1 | |
Abundant; diagnosis simple | 2 | |
Retention of appropriate architecture | Minimal to absent; nondiagnostic | 0 |
Moderate; some preservation | 1 | |
Excellent; diagnosis obvious | 2 | |
Degree of cellular degeneration | Marked; diagnosis impossible | 0 |
Moderate; diagnosis possible | 1 | |
Minimal; good preservation; diagnosis easy | 2 | |
Degree of cellular trauma | Marked; diagnosis not possible | 0 |
Moderate; diagnosis possible | 1 | |
Minimal; diagnosis obvious | 2 | |
Background blood or clot | Large amount; great compromise to diagnosis | 0 |
Moderate amount; diagnosis possible | 1 | |
Minimal; diagnosis easy; specimen of “textbook” quality | 2 |