The Cytology Laboratory evaluates specimens from various body sites for the detection of cancer, precancerous changes and other benign conditions..
Diagnostic cytology is the study of cells to identify disease.
It may be used to diagnose various types of cancer and certain infections..
In addition, there are several satellite laboratories as part of the outreach services of the UAB Health System.
Our faculty members and trainees are available for consultation regarding appropriate laboratory test utilization and interpretation of results 24 hours a day, and reached via the UAB Paging Operator.
UAB CY is part of an academic center that provides service to a large set of patients, support training of one cytotechnology program and one cytopathology fellowship training program and involve actively in research and scholarly activity.
Urology Services.
UAB Urology specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary tract, which includes ,both the urinary and reproductive systems.
The UAB Cytology Section recently had the opportunity to relocate services from a building constructed in 1928 to a new space.
The laboratory provides diagnostic and screening services for UAB Medicine patients, which include:
