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Table 1 Sample classifications and qualifications

From: Development and validation of a short-term breast health measure as a supplement to screening mammography

Sample Class

BiRADS

Imaging procedure at sample collection

Outcome

Normal

1,2

Screening MGM- no documented area of concern

Classified as normal and a recommendation to continue normal screening

Call-back

1,2

Screening MGM, or diagnostic - may have documented area of concern

Call-back for further imaging that resulted in a “normal” classification and a return to normal screening.

Category 3

3

Screening or diagnostic - may have documented area of concern

Call-back for further imaging that resulted in a recommendation for additional follow-up.

Benign

4a, 4b, 4c

Screening, Diagnostic, Biopsy - may have documented area of concern

Biopsy with final diagnosis as Benign

Breast Cancer

4a, 4b, 4c, 5

Screening, Diagnostic, Biopsy, MRI - may have documented area of concern

Biopsy confirmed Breast Cancer diagnosis