Cytology procedure

How do you take a cytology sample?

Body cavity fluids Using standard paracentesis technique, obtain a fluid specimen from the desired body cavity.
If necessary, move the patient into multiple positions to suspend cellular material in the fluid.
A minimum of 10 mL of specimen is recommended; 50–100 mL is optimal for cytologic evaluation..

How long does a cytology procedure take?

For some patients, it may be necessary to obtain the urine specimen using a catheter.
In this procedure, the urine sample is taken using a flexible catheter tube inserted into your urethra and into the bladder.
A topical gel will be applied to numb the area, and the procedure will take about 5-10 minutes..

What are the preparation methods for cytology?

Different types of smear preparations are utilized in the cytopathology laboratory, which includes:

What is cytological techniques?

Cytological techniques are methods used in the study or manipulation of cells.
These include methods used in cell biology to culture, track, phenotype, sort and screen cells in populations or tissues, and molecular methods to understand cellular function..