This is a rather rapid and informative technique whose results allow the consulting physician to plan future diagnostic and therapeutic activities.

INDICATIONS FOR THE EXAMINATION

• Diagnosis of inflammatory processes, infectious and oncologic diseases;
• assessment of uterine neck disorder treatment effectiveness;
• screening studies;
• monitoring potential relapses.

CYTOLOGICAL STUDIES PERFORMED AT THE RCHCC

A medical professional (gynecologist, oncologist, mammologist, surgeon, etc.) obtains biological material during a reception or an operation. After that, the material is delivered to the laboratory to be studied.

The cytologic preparation is prepared within one day. A cytologist studies the cytologic preparation under a microscope and classifies the cells as tumor, inflammation cells, etc.

PREPARATION FOR THE TEST

Not required.