Cytology questions and answers

What are the different types of cytology?
Aspiration cytology
The most famous ones are FNA, fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), and needle aspiration biopsy cytology (NABC).
All of them mean the same thing; aspirating cellular material using a fine needle to make a diagnosis..
What are the preparation methods for cytology?
In general, aspirate smears, needle rinses and cell blocks, alone or in combination, are prepared from a given sample.
Aspirate Smears A close attention to smearing technique is required to maximize the diagnostic yield if aspirate smears are pre- ferred..
What is the most common test done in cytology?
The most common type of intervention cytology is fine-needle aspiration (FNA).
A healthcare provider will inject a thin needle into the area that they need to sample and draw out fluid.
A pathologist then examines the cells in the fluid under a microscope..

What are the different types of cytology?