[Histonet] urine cytology

[Tench, Bill]

I don't think I know of any labs that do air dried Diff quik type stains
on urine cytologies any more.  You need to use some sort of
concentration technique, and the most frequently used for labs without
liquid-base processing apparatus is the cytospin.  Several companies
make cytospin devices.  High quality preparation with good fixation is
critical, as is specimen quality.  If you don't have training in
cytology (at least cytology preparation) I would stay away from this.

 

Bill Tench

Associate Dir. Laboratory Services

Chief, Cytology Services

Palomar Medical Center

555 E. Valley Parkway

Escondido, California  92025

Bill.Tench <@t> pph.org

Voice: 760- 739-3037

Fax: 760-739-2604

 


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