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A government funded pathology laboratory,
Victorian Cytology Service (VCS) is primarily responsible for reporting
cervical cytology tests. It is the largest single laboratory reporting
Pap tests in Australia, examining approximately 280,000 Pap smears
per year. This represents approximately half of the smears taken
annually in Victoria.
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VCS
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in cervical cytology.
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VCS also provides a pathology service for the reporting of histological
(biopsy) specimens which covers cervical biopsies, small surgical
biopsies, skin etc.
We also offer a non-gynaecological cytology service examining fine
needle aspiration biopsies, urine and sputum samples, effusions,
and other endoscopically obtained samples.
Both of these services may be bulk-billed.


“To play a leading
role in the reduction in the impact of cervical pre cancer, cancer,
and Chlamydia infection in Australians through the provision of
laboratory and registry services, program evaluation, education and
research.”

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