Other Processes Done In Histopath Flashcards
The screening test for Cervical cancer
Papanicolau smear and stain or PAP Smear
Color of cytoplasm in Pap staining
Blue
Stains used in PAP’S
- Harris hematoxylin
- OG 6 Stain
- EA 50
Fixative used in PAP’s
95% Ethanol
Gynecologic specimens
- Upper third of the vaginal wall
- Ectocervix
- Endocervix
Most common gynecologic specimen used for camcer screening
Ectocervix
A gynecologic specimen for detecting endocervicsl lesionss, intrauterine lesions
Endocervix
Specimen ideal for studying hormonal status
Upper third of vaginal wall
Materials used for conventional Paps smear
- Endocervical brush
- Vaginal scrape
- Lateral vaginal scrape
- Four quadrant vaginal scrape
- Vulvar scrape
Antiseptic used for paps smear collection
Zephiran (Benzalkonium chloride)
An equipment used in paps collection to swab smear
Ayre’s spatula
A branch in histopath based on the specific response of the vaginal epithelium to steroid hormones
Hormonal Cytology
Estrogen is produced by what cells of the ovarian follicles?
Proliferating granulose theca cells
A hormone produced by corpus luteum formed after ovulation
Progesterone
Progesterone acts upon the ______ cells
Intermediate
Estrogen acts upon the ______ cells
Superficial
A smear used to evaluate the hormonal status based on the distribution of the cells
Cytohormonal smear
CHMI is what
Cytohormal Maturation Index
Doderlein bacilli found in pap smear is also known as
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Abnormal cellular components in pap smear
Candida albicans Trichomonas vaginalis Gardnerella vaginalis Koilocytes (in HPV) HSV II Cancerous lesions Dysplastic cells
A term used to describe the mucus drying
Ferning or Arborization
Quantitation in Vaginal Cytology
Acidophilic Index (A.I.) Pyknotic Index (P.I.) Maturation Index (M.I)
Manner of Reporting Pap smear
Class system
Bethesda system
A system based on oresence of malignant cells
Class system
