How Does ZedScan Work?

• ZedScan uses Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) to differentiate between normal, pre-cancerous and cancerous tissue on the cervix according to its electrical properties
• These properties are known to change during the development of neoplasia, with more dysplastic tissue exhibiting a reduced resistance to the flow of current as a result of physical changes in its structure
• ZedScan measures the electrical impedance at 14 different frequencies which creates a characteristic spectrum according to the structure of the tissue (see Fig. 1)
• Each reading is given a nominal value which is compared to a reference, providing a semi-quantitative, reproducible  assessment of the cervix

Watch our short animation to learn how EIS (Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy) works

Fig.1: Diagram showing different EIS spectra for cervical tissue