MODIFIED SCHILLER IODINE TEST- to outline unhealthy epithelium
Cancer epithelium contains no glycogen because cannot anymore absorb iodine while
Normal cervical epithelium- contains glycogen because has the ability to absorb iodinea
Procedure: Long cotton applicator is used to paint the cervix with 7 percent tincture of iodine
- negative result- if a mahogany brown color covering the entire surface -indicates reaction between the iodine and the glycogen of normal cells
- positive result- if tissues not stained brown -indicates immature cells is abnormally present
