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METHOD FOR ANALYZING BLOOD CONTENT OF CYTOLOGICAL SPECIMENS

  • US 20080144005A1
  • Filed: 12/18/2007
  • Published: 06/19/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of processing a cytological specimen suspended in a liquid, comprising:

  • directing light at a first wavelength through the liquid, the first wavelength being less than 450 nm;

    directing light at a second wavelength longer than the first wavelength through the liquid;

    detecting an intensity of light at the first wavelength transmitted through the liquid;

    detecting an intensity of light at the second wavelength transmitted through the liquid;

    calculating a ratio of the detected first and second wavelength light intensities;

    comparing the ratio to a pre-determined threshold; and

    based on the comparison, determining whether the blood content of the cytological specimen suspended in the liquid should be reduced before preparing a cell sample slide.

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