How to do fluid cytology?
We offer cytologic evaluation of multiple fluid types, including body cavity fluids, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid and tracheal and bronchoalveolar washes.
Fluids from cystic masses and other sites (urine, bile) may also be submitted..
What are the types of fluid pathology?
Abdominal Fluid, Ascitic Fluid, Culdocentesis, Cyst Fluid, Gastric Washing, Pelvic Washing, Paracentesis Fluid, Pericardial Fluid, Pericardiocentesis Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Synovial Fluid, Thoracentesis Fluid, and other miscellaneous fluids..
What fluid is used for cytology collection?
Paracentesis is the procedure in which peritoneal cavity is perforated with a hollow needle to remove fluid or gas.
Paracentesis with ascitic fluid analysis is the most rapid, simple, safe & cost-effective method of determining the etiology of ascites.
Ascitic fluid effusion is classified into transudate and exudate..
What is a cytology test for body fluids?
Cytology tests on body fluids
Some of the body fluids that can be tested in this way include: Urine.
Sputum (phlegm) Spinal fluid, also known as cerebrospinal fluid or CSF (from the space surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
What is fluid for cytology?
We offer cytologic evaluation of multiple fluid types, including body cavity fluids, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid and tracheal and bronchoalveolar washes.
Fluids from cystic masses and other sites (urine, bile) may also be submitted..
What is the procedure for ascitic fluid cytology?
Body fluid cytology is an important diagnostic test for various malignant and benign conditions.
Effusions can be caused by inflammatory, infectious, and benign; neoplastic or malignant; and primary or metastatic diseases..
- A minimum sample of 20 mL and larger volumes are desirable for cytologic study.
A liter of effusion can yield 0.5-1mL of sediment for cell block (CB) preparation. - Effusion cytology, also called pleural fluid cytology, refers to the lab examination of the fluid collected in the space around the lungs, called pleural space.
