About the Profession | Allied Health | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Diagnostic Cytology is defined as the study of cells. Cytologists perform microscopic evaluation of patient samples for the purposes of diagnosing cancer, precancerous lesions, benign tumors, infectious agents, and inflammatory processes.
This skill set can be taken to the patient bedside where cytologists assist on fine needle aspirations (FNAs). By evaluating patient samples collected in real-time, cytologist contribute to patient satisfaction, hospital efficiency, and diagnostic support.
As high complexity technologists, cytologists are now performing ancillary laboratory techniques such as grossing small biopsies, molecular testing, evaluating special stains, etc.
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