Precision Diagnostics for Definitive Clinical DecisionsCytology
Rapid evaluation of cells from fine-needle aspiration, Pap smear and other applicable cellular specimens, with escalation when additional work-up is required.
What is cytology?
Cytology evaluates individual cells and cellular groups to identify benign, inflammatory, infectious, atypical, suspicious or malignant patterns where applicable.
Cytology pathways
- Fine-needle aspiration / FNAC
- FNA-based cellular specimens
- Pap smear / cervical cytology
- Selected body-fluid cytology
- Cell-block pathways where appropriate
- Correlation with histopathology
From specimen to report
Accessioning → preparation → fixation/staining → adequacy assessment → microscopic evaluation → ancillary work-up where indicated → verification/reporting.
Specimen adequacy matters
Cellularity, preservation, correct collection site, fixation and clinical details can influence interpretation. Where a specimen is inadequate, the appropriate next step may be recollection or another diagnostic modality.
Cytology and histology
Cytology and histopathology answer related but different diagnostic questions. Correlation can be particularly useful when a cellular specimen leads to a subsequent tissue biopsy or when additional tissue is required for IHC or molecular testing.
Turnaround time
PATHOSURE® cytology TAT depends on specimen type and workflow. The applicable TAT is confirmed through the referral process.
Experienced Pathologists
Specialist interpretation and reporting are supported by experienced pathologists within the PATHOSURE® diagnostic workflow.