Cytology specimen can be collected from the surface of the lesion by scraping (abrasion) under direct vision of a flexible endoscope.
The cells collected can be directly smeared on a glass slide.
Gastric lavage is also recommended for cytological investigations..
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..
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..
Cytopathologists/Cytotechnologists are available to address any questions/problems during normal laboratory hours.
Contact Cytology (Aiea) at phone:
