Cytology Examination
MeasuredUseful
Cells examined under a microscope for abnormal appearance.
Valuable in the right context, such as cervical screening.
How we rate it — Useful
Worth doing for a specific reason — a risk factor, a symptom, an age group.
This rating and the description above were written against published screening guidelines by someone who is not a clinician, and are awaiting review by one. We would rather say that than imply an authority we do not have.
Check-ups that include it
In 1 of the 78check-ups we track — 1%. Cheapest first.
Information here is for comparing packages, not for diagnosing yourself. Talk to a doctor about which tests you actually need.