Clinical CytologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student recognises the significance of cytological tests in the diagnostics of diseases and in the treatment of patients. Identifies different cell types based on histological cell morphology and can distinguish between normal and atypical cells in key sample types according to the criteria of malignancy. Is able to justify the significance of clinical cytology tests in treating patients, diagnosing diseases and monitoring treatment. Is familiar with basic cytological tests and their indications, knows how to perform these tests and is able to explain the role of different working phases as part of high-quality treatment.

Content

Contents
- The principles of working in a pathology laboratory: current legislation and occupational safety,
quality management, knowledge of information technology
- Gynaecological and general cytological methods.
- Cytological preparation techniques.
- Papanicolaou staining and other basic staining in cytology.
- Normal cellularity of key cell types (gynaecological, urine, lung and sputum samples)
- General criteria of malignancy.
- Identification of typical gynaecological findings in a Pap smear under the Bethesda
system.
- Pap classes.
- Paris System for urine cytology

Qualifications

Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, Pre-analytics 1 & 2, Basic laboratory work, Chemistry, Physics and mathematics applications of laboratory work, Methods in Laboratory Work, Cell Biology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.