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How do you prepare a cytology sample?

Use a saline moistened swab (sterile saline, not water, as the osmotic effect of water ruptures the cells) to remove superficial debris.
If bloody, swab/ dab with clean paper towel to remove blood first.
Gently touch the tissue surface to a clean slide.
Repeat touch imprint along the length of the slide..

How do you prepare a slide for cytology?

Cytology Report

1. No evidence of a malignant neoplasm, no atypical cells
2. Atypical cells present but no evidence of malignant neoplasm
3. Cells present causing suspicion of malignant neoplasm
4. Fairly conclusive evidence of malignant neoplasm
5. Conclusive evidence of malignant neoplasm

How to do a cytology test?

To make a cell smear or cell block, an aliquot of the sample, typically 50 mL in pleural and peritoneal fluid specimens, is centrifuged with a bench top centrifuge.
The supernatant is aspirated and the sediment is used for preparing direct cell smears or cell blocks..