Exfoliative Cytology Flashcards
The microscopic study of cell that have been Desquamated
Exfoliative Cytology
Exfoliative Cytology is usually recommended for the ff.
- For assesing malignant or cancerous conditions
- For detection’s of asymptomatic cancer in women
- For assesment of female hormonal activity in a case of sterility and endocrine disorder
- For determination of genetic sex
- For determination of the presence of possible infections
8 Specimens for examination may be taken from various regions namely ;
Vaginal Smears Endometrial endocervical smears Gastric or bronchial secretions Prostatic and Breast secretion Pleural and Peritoneal Fluids Sputum Smear of urine Sediments CSF
If smears cannot be made immediately the collected materials should be placed meanwhile in alcohol and refregerated can be prepared what are those 3 alcohol mention
50% alcohol
70% alcohol
95% alcohol
95% alcohol are for what specimens
breast secretions
50% alcohol are for what specimens
Pleural and Peritoneal Fluids
70% alcohol are for what specimens
Sputum
Specimens requiring addition of an Adhesive Agent
Urinary sediments
Bronchial Lavage specimens
Specimen that utilizes enzyme during processing
Adhesives used for Cytologic Method
Pooled Human serum or Plasma
Celloiden Ethern Alcohol
Leuconostic Culture
Common Fixatives Used for Cytologic Smear
Equal parts of 95% Ethanol and Ether
95% Ethanol
Carnoy’s Fluid
Staining method of choice for exfoliative cytology
Papanicolau stain
In prostatic Secretions 3 specimens normally prepared
Voided urine b4 massage
Smears of prostatic secretions by prostatic massage
Urine after massage
Specimens that Require Centrifugation
Bronchial Aspirates
Gastric Secritons
3 P’s
Urine
Cells Structures Found in Vaginal Smear
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