CLS 222: Laboratory Schedule

CLS 222:   Laboratory Schedule
 
Weeks                                               Subjects
 
1.                                 Introduction to cytology laboratory work
 
2.                                 Screening histology and cytology slide of the normal
                                    cellular constituents of Pap smear
 
3.                                 Papanicoloau staining method and screening cytology
                                    Slides for normal cytology
 
4.                                 Practice screening of hormonal cytology
 
5.                                 Screening abnormal (inflammatory) cervical smears
                                    and identifying the causes of inflammation
 
6,7.                              Screening smears and identifying benign and
                                     malignant cells
 
8.                                 Smear preparation from sputum and non-
                                    gynaecological samples
 
9.                                 Screening smears for the identification of malignant
                                    cells in sputum, bronchial wash and bronchial brush
                                    smear
 
10.                               Screening body fluid smears for malignant cell
                                    Identification
 
11.                               Urine cytology, Oral cytology, C.S.F cytology
 
12.                               Final staining exam (specimen is taken from oral
                                    buccal cavity)
 
13.                               REVISION 
 
14.                               FINAL PRACTICAL EXAM 
                                         
 
Assessments:
 
Laboratory Quizzes:                                         5
Mid Term Practical Examination:                     5
Final Practical Examination:                              20 
 
 
References:
 
Chandra Grubb, Diagnostic Cytopathology, Churchill Livingstone, London &New York.