Question

question 17

if the findings on examination of a pap smear are normal and described as
egative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy\ this is an example of what type of results reporting?

surgical pathology
cytogenetics
non-bethesda
bethesda

Explanation:

Identify the reporting terminology

The phrase "negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy" (NILM) is the standard terminology used to report normal cervical cytology (Pap smear) results.

Match terminology to the classification system

This standardized terminology is defined by the Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology.

Answer:

• Surgical pathology
• Cytogenetics
• Non-Bethesda
• Bethesda (Correct answer)