histopathology and cytopathology

Question 1

what is histopathology? what are the different specimens?

Answer 1

tissue specific

1. biopsies 92-3 day turn around)
2. resection specimens (how far has it spread out, 7 days)
3. frozen section (rapid, for in surgery)
4. post-mortems

Question 2

what is cytopathology?

Answer 2

cell specific

1. smears
2. fine needle aspirations