A cytopathology laboratory, also known as a cytology laboratory, is a branch of pathology that examines cells from bodily tissues or fluids under a microscope to diagnose diseases:
Diseases
Cytopathology can help diagnose malignant and premalignant lesions and diseases, such as cancer, infectious diseases, and inflammatory conditions
Specimens Department of cytopathology
Cytopathology labs can test specimens from almost any body site, including lungs, thyroid, urinary tract, body fluids, and fine needle aspirations
Technology
Cytopathology labs use the latest technology, such as ThinPrep GYN cytology, endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations, and molecular testing.