Public Health, Epidemiology & Nutrition

Cytopathology & Histopathology

Cytopathology is a communication method that analyses cells from different body sites to determine the vector and the character of the infection. Cytopathology is generally used on tests of free cells or parts of tissue; by differentiating themselves into histopathology, which study entire tissues. Cytopathologists are physicians who have completed a four-year pathology residency program. Cytopathologist devotes an extra year to a validated fellowship program. They are responsible for the revision and interpretation of cytopathological tests. Cytopathological tests are often referred to as smear tests because samples must be spread on a glass microscope slide for successive microscopic staining and examination.

Histopathology is the detection and study of tissue diseases and involves the examination of tissues and / or cells under a microscope. Histopathology is the association of pathology with histology and cytology and usually includes morbid dissections. Histopathologists are responsible for analyzing tissues and helping clinicians to supervise the care of patients. In clinical medicine, histopathology refers to the examination of a biopsy or surgical specimen by a pathologist.