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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Cytology is a discipline that involves the morphologic study of cells. It is broadly
divided into exfoliative cytology and aspiration cytology.

Exfoliative cytology involves examination of specimens that contain cells exfoliated CYTOLOGY
from body cavities and surface. It is further subdivided into gynaecological cytology
(Pap/cervical smears) and non-gynaecological cytology (pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid,
cerebrospinal fluid, urine, sputum, brushing, etc).

Aspiration cytology involves examination of cells that are actively obtained by fine
needle aspiration.

2.0 SERVICES

The laboratory service is only available during office hours.
The following types of specimen are processed here:

i. Gynaecology specimen : PAP smears
ii. Non-gynaecology specimen : Body fluids, Sputum, Bronchial Brushings and
Washings, Nipple Secretions, urine, CSF etc.
iii. FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology)

Note :
Any procedures that require Rapid On site Examination (ROSE) ie. EBUS TBNA, should
be informed at least one day earlier to cytology lab and/ or pathologist in charge.

3.0 REQUEST FORM

i. Every specimen submitted must be accompanied by a request form (in duplicate).
ii. Fill the form completely including, ie. clinical history, anatomic site, method of
sampling, age of patient, previous therapy, gynaecologic history, findings and
other relevant patient information.
iii. Full identity card numbers and particulars of patient are needed to enable
computerized record keeping system in our laboratory.

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