Cytopathology ppt

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.

What does a cytopathologist do?

Cytology (also known as cytopathology) involves examining cells from bodily tissues or fluids to determine a diagnosis.
A certain kind of physician, called a pathologist, will look at the cells in the tissue sample under a microscope and look for characteristics or abnormalities in the cells.

What is the difference between cytopathology and histopathology?

Differences between cytopathology and histopathology It differs importantly from histopathology in that cytology examines only discrete cells or small groups of cells, but histopathology examines intact tissues.
Histopathology Cytopathology Deals with the form and the structure of the tissue.