Diagnostic excisional procedure: obtaining a histologic sample of the transformation zone and endocervical canalusing LEEP or laser, cold-knife, or LEEP conization.

Endocervical assessment: evaluation of the endocervical canal for neoplasia using colposcopy or endocervical sampling.

Endocervical sampling: obtaining a histologic specimen by endocervical curettage or cytobrush or obtaining a cytologic sample with a cytobrush.

Satisfactory colposcopy: the margins of the lesion(s) and the entire squamocolumnar junction are visible.