Cytology is the examination of individual cells or cell clusters to diagnose certain diseases, including some forms of cancer. It involves the study of a single cell type, often found in fluid specimens, and is mainly used to diagnose or screen for cancer, screen for fetal abnormalities, conduct pap smears, diagnose infectious organisms, and in other screening and diagnostic areas
. Cytology tests are designed to allow testing using a small sample with less pain than having to undergo a biopsy
. This field is gaining momentum worldwide due to its speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness
. Cytology is different from histology, which involves examining an entire section of tissue, whereas cytology generally involves looking at individual cells or clusters of cells
