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