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List common types cytology tests?
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Cytology tests are laboratory procedures that involve the examination of cells to diagnose diseases, particularly cancer. Here are some common types of cytology tests:
1. **Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Cytology**: A needle is used to extract cellular material from a lump or mass for examination. It’s commonly used for thyroid nodules and breast lumps.
2. **Pap Smear (Papanicolaou Test)**: A screening test for cervical cancer where cells are collected from the cervix and examined for abnormalities.
3. **Bronchial Washings and Brushings**: These are used to obtain cells from the lungs and airways, often used to investigate lung diseases, infections, or tumors.
4. **Urine Cytology**: This test examines urine samples for abnormal cells and is often used for bladder cancer screening.
5. **Sputum Cytology**: Examination of mucus coughed up from the lungs to check for cancerous or abnormal cells.
6. **Serous Fluid Cytology**: Assessment of fluid from body cavities (like ascites or pleural effusion) to find malignant cells.
7. **Skin Cytology (Scrapings or Imprints)**: Collection of cells from skin lesions to assess for infections, inflammatory diseases, or malignancies.
8. **Core Needle Biopsy**: While primarily a histological test, it can yield cells for cytological analysis, often from breast or prostate tissue.
9. **Bone Marrow Aspiration**: Involves collecting marrow cells from bones, typically used for diagnosing blood disorders like leukemia.
10. **Cervical Cytology (Liquid-based Cytology)**: A variation of the Pap test where cervical cells are suspended in a liquid and analyzed for abnormalities.
These tests play a crucial role in early disease detection, treatment planning, and monitoring the progression of diseases.
1. **Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Cytology**: A needle is used to extract cellular material from a lump or mass for examination. It’s commonly used for thyroid nodules and breast lumps.
2. **Pap Smear (Papanicolaou Test)**: A screening test for cervical cancer where cells are collected from the cervix and examined for abnormalities.
3. **Bronchial Washings and Brushings**: These are used to obtain cells from the lungs and airways, often used to investigate lung diseases, infections, or tumors.
4. **Urine Cytology**: This test examines urine samples for abnormal cells and is often used for bladder cancer screening.
5. **Sputum Cytology**: Examination of mucus coughed up from the lungs to check for cancerous or abnormal cells.
6. **Serous Fluid Cytology**: Assessment of fluid from body cavities (like ascites or pleural effusion) to find malignant cells.
7. **Skin Cytology (Scrapings or Imprints)**: Collection of cells from skin lesions to assess for infections, inflammatory diseases, or malignancies.
8. **Core Needle Biopsy**: While primarily a histological test, it can yield cells for cytological analysis, often from breast or prostate tissue.
9. **Bone Marrow Aspiration**: Involves collecting marrow cells from bones, typically used for diagnosing blood disorders like leukemia.
10. **Cervical Cytology (Liquid-based Cytology)**: A variation of the Pap test where cervical cells are suspended in a liquid and analyzed for abnormalities.
These tests play a crucial role in early disease detection, treatment planning, and monitoring the progression of diseases.