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..
The Cytopreparatory Technician prepares and stains clinical specimens (gynecological and non-gynecological) for microscope evaluation, using independent judgment to determine the appropriate processing technique..
Cytotechnologists are lab professionals who evaluate patients' cell samples and are trained to notice subtle changes to accurately detect precancerous, malignant, and infectious conditions.
Cytotechnologists usually work closely with a pathologist..
Cytotechnologists work in hospital labs, private labs, and universities.
Their schedule is typically eight hour days, five days a week.
They spend most of their time sitting at a microscope, and the repetitive hand motions required to work with microscopes may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.
As a cytology technician, you *work with cell samples from patients' bodies*.
You work with a variety of samples, including:
The laboratory provides a comprehensive cytological service to Guy's and St Thomas’ Hospitals, Kings College Hospital, and General Practitioners throughout the South East London sector.
We are an integrated service working in close proximity with microbiology, flow cytometry and histopathology services.
The Diagnostic Cytology laboratory follows the same specimen acceptance criteria as the pathology department.
