Abstract
Cytopathology is a powerful diagnostic specialty that evaluates cells to provide high diagnostic yield with quick and minimally invasive techniques. To maximize this diagnostic potential, the cytopathologist needs to be aware of considerations for effective specimen collection, processing, and subsequent utility of ancillary tests. If a specimen is not collected, prepared, or worked up correctly, it may pose challenges to establish a definitive diagnosis and utilize cytology material for further molecular testing. This chapter describes the cytology preparation and staining techniques and the adequacy of different types of specimens.
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Tariq, Z., Gilani, S.M. (2023). Cytology Specimen Collection, Preparation, and Stains. In: Gilani, S.M., Cai, G. (eds) Non-Neoplastic Cytology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44289-6_1
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