Brightfield
Light through pigmented (unstained)
Light through stained
Requires fixed cells
Phase contrast
Contrast in UNSTAINED CELLS
Living/unpigmented cells
Halo ring
Normaski
3D
Differences in density
Fluorescent
Dyes antibodies
Absorb UV emit light
Confocal
Lasers
Exfoliative cytology
Syringe/cotton swab
Spontaneous shedding of cells
Vaginal smear
Abrasive cytology
All types of cells
Oral CDx brush
Cervical scarper
Fine needle aspiration
Biopsy types of lumps
Detect inflammation and cancer
Remove lumps and nodules
What can urine detect
Malignancy in urinary system
CSF fluid can detect what
Neurological diseases
Endoscopy can detect what
Damage to stomach or bronchioles