Our Cytology Department diagnoses many thousands of gynecological (PAP smears) and non-gynecological specimens per year. Our dedicated staff of cytopathologists, with many years of experience, support our committed team of certified cytotechnologists. We use automated liquid-based ThinPrep technology, and are fully supported for cell blocks and special studies by our histology and IHC laboratories.
Benefits of the liquid-based technology:
- Easy collection protocol
- Specimen quality significantly improved over conventional pap smear preparation.
- Significantly more effective than conventional pap smears for the detection of high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL).
Benefits of the T-5000 Autoloader
- 1 Chain of Custody Processing for all specimens
- Slide etched from barcode on specimen vial
- Etched barcode is read by the Imager Duo and automated microscopes to continue 1 chain of custody throughout the entire process.
Computer Assisted Pap Smears:
- Utilizing the Hologic Imager Duo and automated microscopes, we are able to offer the best combination of professional skills, as well as computer-assisted technology in the fight against cervical cancer.
Benefits of Imaging:
- Enhances review capabilities.
- Highlights abnormalities that may otherwise be overlooked.
- Reduces false negatives.
- Increase the detection of HSIL.
- Enhances sensitivity and improves specificity.
Services:
- Follow-up letters on high grade results
- Correlation of biopsies and pap results
- Monthly statistical reports to include percent of unsatisfactory, abnormal and negative cases
- Our Cytology department also performs testing on non-GYN, including:
- Fine Needle Aspirates
- Body Cavity fluids
- Brushings, needle smears and punches from all varieties of radiologically guided procedures
