Cytologic Techniques

Question 1

microscopic examination of cells from different body sites for diagnostic purposes.

Answer 1

Diagnostic Cytology

Question 2

Diagnostic cytology includes ______ and ______

Answer 2

exfoliative cytology

fine needle aspiration

Question 3

For cytologic examination to be of diagnostic value, the sample must include _____ and ______

Answer 3

• representative material
• method used to process the specimen must give rapid results,

Question 4

most important in cytological interpretation.

Answer 4

Consistency and reliability

Question 5

Specimen for cytologic examination sources:

Answer 5

1. Exfoliative cytology
2. Fine needle aspiration
3. Body fluids