Cytological examination of biomaterial for the presence of atypical cells

What you need to know about testing biomaterial for atypical cells

Cytological examination of biomaterial for the presence of atypical cells is a study that helps determine the presence of inflammatory, infectious, autoimmune diseases, as well as tumors and precancerous diseases.
The big advantage of the study is its high accuracy, simple preparation and conduct, speed of obtaining results, minimal degree of intervention in the body. The only disadvantage of the method is the collection of biomaterial directly from the lesion site. This becomes a problem when the localization, for example, of a tumor, is unknown.

How to prepare for the analysis

There is no special preparation for the study. It is recommended to exclude the use of antibiotics and antifungal drugs, other topical drugs (determined by the doctor) a few weeks before the study.

Various biomaterials may be suitable for cytological examination:

• blood, urine, sputum, scrapings from ulcers, wounds, cervix, excretions, transudates, iron secretions, exudates, washings;
• biomaterials obtained from punctures of lymph nodes, mammary glands, thyroid gland, skin, pleural fluid, joints, etc.;
• Surgical material is submitted for examination directly during surgery (scrapes and impressions of removed tissues).