Cytology is

Is cytology considered pathology?

Cytopathology, often called cytology, is the study of pathologic changes in cells.
Specimen types include:

exfoliated cervical cytology(Pap tests)
urine
body cavity fluids(pleural
pericardial
peritoneal)
cerebrospinal fluid
fine needle aspirations from any body site
among others (see detail articles section)

What is the importance of Cytology?

Cytology is important in modern-day medicine as well.
Cytological tests are used to observe human cells to determine the risk of abnormalities and cancer.
The Pap smear test looks at cells as opposed to pieces of tissue and is used to screen women for cervical cancer.