HISTOPATH

Question 1

Microscopic examination of cells from different sites for diagnostic purposes

Answer 1

DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGY

Question 2

2 DIVISIONS OF DIAGNOSTIC CYTOLOGY

Answer 2

Exfoliative Cytology-
FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION

Question 3

Microscopic examination of desquamated cells from epithelial cells

Answer 3

Exfoliative Cytology-

Question 4

APPLICATION OF EXFOLIATIVE CYTOLOGY

Answer 4

Detect malignant condition
Detect asymptomatic cancer
Detect possible infection
Determine genetic sex

Question 5

Pleural Fluid

Answer 5

Thoracentesis

Question 6

Pericardial Fluid

Answer 6

Pericardoicentesis

Question 7

Peritoneal FLUID

Answer 7

Paracentesis

Question 8

Synovial Fluid

Answer 8

Arthrocentesis

Question 9

Amniotic Fluid

Answer 9

AMNIOCENTESIS

Question 10

Specimens for Exfoliative Specimen

Answer 10

Gynecological specimen
Non-gynecological specimen
-Respiratory Tract
a. Sputum
b. Bronchial Brushings
c. BAL
-Pleural, peritoneal and pericardial fluids
-Smears of breast secretions
-Urinary Tract Specimen
-Body Cavity Effusion
-Gastrointestinal Tract specimen

Question 11

NEEDED:

Answer 11

50% ethanol
Saccomano’s Fixative

Question 12

preparation of smear

Answer 12

Streaking
Spreading
Pull apart
Touch preparation/impression smears

Question 13

Common fixatives for Cytologic Smears

Answer 13

Equal parts of 95% ethanol and ether
95% ethanol
Spraycte or cytospray
Carnoy’s Fluid
50% alcohol
70% alcohol