About This Test
Cytology is the examination of individual cells under a microscope to detect Infections, Inflammation, Precancerous changes, Cancer (malignancy). Cytology is commonly used for early cancer detection and diagnosis of fluids or masses in the body. Cytology can be done in any of the body fluid like pus, oral, fluid, urine. Mainly cytology test evaluates cell size and shape, Cell arrangement, Nuclear changes, Presence of inflammation, Presence of microorganisms, Atypical or malignant cells and background: necrosis, mucus, blood, protein, etc. Cytology test helps to detect caners, inflammation and infections.
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
Submit Body fluids (Ascitic / Pleural / Pericardial / CSF/ Synovial / Prostatic / Urethral) OR Bronchial washings / Lavage OR Sputum OR second morning Urine specimen OR Nipple discharge in a sterile screw capped container. Mix with equal quantities of 50% alcohol. Alternatively centrifuge, make smears from the deposit and fix in Absolute alcohol for 30 minutes and air dry. Do not allow smears to air dry before fixation. Specimens in syringes are not acceptable. Brief clinical history is mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
It involves examining cells from body fluids or minor procedures to detect infections or
cancer.
cancer.
For Urine (morning second sample), pus, fluid and more.
It may cause slight discomfort but is generally well tolerated.
Most cytology reports are ready within 24–48 hours.
To identify lumps, swellings, infections and early cancerous changes.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
