“Cyto” refers to cell and “pathology” to disease. Cytology tests look at cells, which are usually obtained from fluid samples, scrapings, or brushings. These tests are used to examine single cells or small clusters of cells and to assess whether they are normal or show signs of disease. Cytopathology is the study of disease at the cellular level. “Cyto” refers to cell and “pathology” to disease. Cytology tests are done on cells in fluid aspirations, scrapings or brushings to look at single cells or small clusters of cells and assess whether they are normal or show signs of disease.
CYTOPATHOLOGY
