Non-gynae cytology specimens are either fluid based or received as smears of fine needle aspirations (FNA) or imprints of tissue biopsies on glass slides.
Specimens should be sent in sample containers of an appropriate size to adequately hold the specimen..
Cytology is the exam of a single cell type, as often found in fluid specimens.
It's mainly used to diagnose or screen for cancer.
It's also used to screen for fetal abnormalities, for pap smears, to diagnose infectious organisms, and in other screening and diagnostic areas..
Diagnostic cytology is the study of cells to identify disease.
It may be used to diagnose various types of cancer and certain infections..
The Cytopathology Laboratory diagnoses malignant and premalignant lesions and diseases on the microscopic level.
One of the most common tests the lab processes and analyzes is the Pap test..
Diagnosing diseases by looking at single cells and small clusters of cells is called cytology or cytopathology.
It's an important part of diagnosing some types of cancer.Aug 1, 2023.
Cytologic evaluation is the analysis of cells from the body under a microscope.
This is done to determine what the cells look like, and how they form and function.
The test is usually used to look for cancers and precancerous changes.
It may also be used to look for viral infections in cells..
Urine cytology is a test to look for abnormal cells in your urine.
It's used with other tests and procedures to diagnose urinary tract cancers, most often bladder cancer.
Your doctor might recommend a urine cytology test if you have blood in your urine (hematuria).
