Pathology / Cytology

Pathology and Cytology testing involves the examination of tissue samples and body fluids to help diagnose disease and guide patient care. These tests play a vital role in identifying abnormalities at the cellular level, providing the detailed information physicians need to confirm or rule out medical conditions.

In this area of laboratory medicine, tissue specimens and body fluids collected during surgery, needle biopsy, or aspiration are carefully prepared and processed for microscopic examination by a pathologist—a physician who specializes in the study of disease. The pathologist evaluates the samples to identify changes in cells or tissue structure that may indicate inflammation, infection, precancerous changes, or cancer.

Pathology and Cytology services are essential in supporting timely and accurate diagnoses, helping clinicians determine the most appropriate course of treatment and ongoing management for each patient.