Cytology is the examination of individual cells and small clusters of cells, and may be used for the diagnosis and screening of diseases, including cancer. At CellNetix the Cytology department also performs molecular diagnostic testing on liquid pap samples for a variety of infectious agents.

Pap Tests

• Gynecological cancer screening using both of the FDA approved liquid collection systems and automated screening systems
• All samples are reviewed by registered Cytotechnologists and appropriate samples by Pathologists
• 250,000 Pap tests reviewed annually
• 97% of Pap tests reported within 72 hours (including Pathologist review)
• Alerts sent on abnormal Pap findings without biopsy follow up

Non-Gynecological Cytology 

• Screening of a wide variety of fluids and aspirates

HPV DNA Testing 

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) is strongly associated with the development of cervical cancer and precancerous growths
• HPV testing can be done from the liquid Pap vial using an FDA-approved High-Risk DNA test
• Read Director of Cytology Dr. Ron Tickman's comparison of current HPV screening tests

GC/Chlamydia Testing 

• These common sexually transmitted infectious agents can be reliably screened on the liquid Pap sample

Cytology Reports

• Clear and concise reports with consistent reporting terminology
• Free, secure web access to all patient reports via www.cellnetix.com/PARIS
• Customized monthly data summaries to assist staff with scheduling follow up visits and managing patient care