Hologic ThinPrep Operator's Manual page 145

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EFINITIONS AND BBREVIATIONS
Console
An input-output user interface for operating the Review Scope when the user's visual attention is not
required for viewing in the microscope. The console has ten numeric keys, a cancel key and two 'soft'
keys (used for menu functions). The LCD display provides menus, prompts and other messages for
the user.
CRC
Cyclic Redundancy Check. This is a frequent, routine software check of the data and communica-
tions to ensure the integrity of the processed data.
CT
Cytotechnologist
Fiducial Marks
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Permanently printed marks on the ThinPrep microscope slide used as a reference axis to establish
the coordinates of objects of interest. The fiducial marks are also used to register the slide position on
the Review Scope stage at the beginning and end of slide review.
FOV
Field of View. A circular area of the slide, as viewed through the microscope.
IP
Image Processor. The components of the ThinPrep Imaging System including the Imaging Station,
the Image Processor Controller, the Server and the User Interface.
IPC
Image Processor Controller. The component of the Image Processor that contains the Server, hard
drives and processors that control the imaging system.
IS
Imaging Station. The component of the Image Processor which houses the slide cassettes and where
the imaging process takes place.
7.2 Review Scope Operator's Manual