iLabXCell (Interpretive Division of LabXCell Ltd in partnership with UK NEQAS CPT

Interpretive Digital Diagnostic Cytopathology 

This scheme will solely use digitised scanned cytology slides, to allow ease of access, instant feedback and education. 

Each circulation comprises 14 stained Diagnostic Cytology slides: 12 scored cases (individual assessment) and 2 un-scored cases (education) will be used, from serous fluids, respiratory, head and neck, and urine cases. 

A preparation technique is not specified, and the scheme will utilise any suitable technique to adequately demonstrate the staining method and its subsequent diagnosis e.g. direct smears, cytospins, liquid based methodologies.

Participants will categorise using benign/malignant diagnosis, and can opt to give a specific diagnosis if they feel they can.  Participants will be scored a 1 for a correct initial diagnosis: 0 for an incorrect initial diagnosis. Further specific diagnoses will not be scored at this time, but will be collated for educational purposes.

Contact digitalieqa@labxcell.org for information on this scheme