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What is the primary role of a cytotechnologist?
What is the primary role of a cytotechnologist?
- To develop new medical technologies
- To manage laboratory staff and operations
- To assist in surgical procedures
- To analyze cell samples for abnormalities (correct)
Which educational requirement is essential to become a cytotechnologist?
Which educational requirement is essential to become a cytotechnologist?
- An associate degree in nursing
- A master's degree in medicine
- A diploma in laboratory management
- A bachelor's degree in cytotechnology or life sciences (correct)
What technique do cytotechnologists commonly use to focus on cell samples?
What technique do cytotechnologists commonly use to focus on cell samples?
- Chromatography
- Microscopy (correct)
- Electrophoresis
- Centrifugation
What is the significance of the Pap test in cytotechnology?
What is the significance of the Pap test in cytotechnology?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Pap smear sample?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Pap smear sample?
What additional program is often required to become a cytotechnologist beyond educational qualifications?
What additional program is often required to become a cytotechnologist beyond educational qualifications?
Which instrument is commonly used by cytotechnologists to prepare cell samples for examination?
Which instrument is commonly used by cytotechnologists to prepare cell samples for examination?
What is the process of collecting cells using a brush from the cervix called?
What is the process of collecting cells using a brush from the cervix called?
Flashcards
Cytotechnologist
Cytotechnologist
A laboratory professional who works with pathologists to find abnormal cells, often using Pap tests, for disease diagnosis.
Cyto
Cyto
A combining form meaning "cell".
Pap smear
Pap smear
A procedure to collect cells from the cervix for cancer checks.
Cytological instruments
Cytological instruments
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Conventional Pap Smear
Conventional Pap Smear
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Liquid-based Pap Test
Liquid-based Pap Test
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Cytocentrifuge
Cytocentrifuge
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Flow cytometry
Flow cytometry
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Study Notes
Cytotechnologist Overview
- Cytotechnologist is a laboratory professional who works with pathologists
- They identify cell changes in the body, potentially linked to diseases like cancer
- The Pap test, a critical aspect, evaluates cells from the cervix
- Cyto refers to cell, and technologist implies expertise in a technology field
Cytotechnologist Duties
- Detect changes in human cells, hinting at cancer, diseases, or other abnormalities
- Interpret cells from cytology methods (such as Pap tests) determining if normal or abnormal
- Collaborate with pathologists to enable prompt diagnoses and appropriate treatment
Cytology Instruments
- Microscopes to examine cell samples for abnormalities
- Cytocentrifuges that concentrate cells from liquid specimens onto microscope slides for analysis and staining
- Flow cytometry to analyze cell physical and chemical properties
Pap Smear Procedure
- A procedure where a small brush removes cells from the cervix's surface and surrounding areas
- Used to identify cervical cancer or possible cell changes potentially leading to cervical cancer
- Typically part of a routine gynecological exam
- Cells are either placed on a slide (conventional Pap smear) or collected in a liquid solution (liquid-based Pap test) for analysis
Cytotechnologist Training (Philippines & USA)
- Philippines: Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology, biology, or life sciences, plus an accredited cytotechnology program and possible certification
- USA: Attend an accredited certification or master's program in cytotechnology; programs might be university- or hospital-based, taking 1 or 2 years to complete.
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