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..
A cytology exam of pleural fluid is a laboratory test to detect cancer cells and certain other cells in the fluid from the area that surrounds the lungs.
This area is called the pleural space.
Cytology means the study of cells.Jul 31, 2022.
A cytology exam of pleural fluid is a laboratory test to detect cancer cells and certain other cells in the fluid from the area that surrounds the lungs.
This area is called the pleural space.
Cytology means the study of cells.Jul 31, 2022.
Fluid collection is performed by the treating clinicians.
The procedure consists of inserting a wide-bore needle (under local anesthesia) through the body wall into the fluid-containing cavity.
Pleural fluid is removed by thoracocentesis, peritoneal fluid by paracentesis, and pericardial fluid by pericardiocentesis..
What is Cytology? Cytology is the study of individual cells of the body, as opposed to histology which is the study of whole human tissue itself.
Liquid-based cytology is a method of preparing samples for examination in cytopathology.
The sample is collected, normally by a small brush, in the same way as for a conventional smear test, but rather than the smear being transferred directly to a microscope slide, the sample is deposited into a small bottle of preservative liquid.
