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.
