Cytology Lab & FNAC Testing in Vijayanagar, Bangalore
Padmashree Diagnostics’ Department of Cytology is dedicated to the early detection and diagnosis of disease through the microscopic examination of individual cells. Cytology is a safe, low-risk, and low-cost diagnostic tool. It helps detect infections, inflammation, precancerous lesions, and benign or malignant tumours. If your doctor has recommended an FNAC, a body fluid cytology test, or a Pap smear in Bangalore, our consultant cytopathologists review every sample personally to ensure accurate, clinically meaningful reporting.
What Cytology Testing Helps Detect
Cytological evaluation helps clinicians:
- Detect cancer and precancerous conditions at an early stage
- Differentiate benign from malignant lesions
- Diagnose infections and inflammatory diseases
- Evaluate cysts and swellings
- Monitor previously diagnosed conditions
- Guide further treatment and surgical planning
Experienced consultant pathologists carefully examine every specimen to ensure accurate interpretation, so the results reliably guide real treatment decisions.
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC): What to Expect
FNAC is a simple, safe, and minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate lumps, swellings, and enlarged lymph nodes. A consultant cytopathologist uses a thin needle to collect cells from the affected area. They then examine the cells under a microscope.
Most patients say it feels like a routine blood draw. The procedure usually takes only a few minutes. It does not need anaesthesia or a hospital stay. You can usually return to normal activity the same day.
Body Fluid Cytology
Body fluids often contain valuable diagnostic information that can help detect infections, inflammatory disorders, and cancers. Our lab examines body fluids under a microscope to find abnormal or cancer cells.
This helps identify the cause of fluid buildup and guide your doctor’s next treatment step.
Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) Pap Test
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early through regular screening. At Padmashree Diagnostics, we offer Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) Pap testing.
This is an advanced cervical screening test.
It provides better sample quality and improved diagnostic accuracy than conventional Pap smears.
- Improved specimen quality
- Better preservation of cervical cells
- Reduced unsatisfactory samples
- Enhanced detection of precancerous lesions
- Improved diagnostic accuracy
- Allows additional testing, such as HPV testing, when indicated
Who Should Get an FNAC or Pap Smear, and When?
Your doctor may recommend FNAC if you notice a new or growing lump, a persistently swollen lymph node, or a thyroid nodule. Gynaecologists generally advise women aged 21 and above to begin routine Pap/LBC screening as part of preventive care, and they tailor the screening frequency to each woman’s age, history, and previous results. If your doctor referred you for a body fluid cytology test after draining fluid, they usually want to determine the underlying cause of the fluid build-up.
Preparing for Your Cytology Test
1. For a Pap/LBC test, avoid scheduling during your menstrual period and avoid vaginal medication, douching, or intercourse for 24-48 hours beforehand.
2. For FNAC, no special preparation is usually required – wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area being examined.
3. Carry your doctor’s referral, any prior scan or ultrasound reports, and previous cytology results if available.
Understanding Your Cytology Report
Cytology reports are interpreted by a consultant cytopathologist and typically describe the cells observed, their pattern, and a diagnostic impression such as ‘benign,’ ‘inflammatory,’ ‘atypical,’ or ‘suspicious for malignancy.’ Your referring doctor is best placed to explain your specific result in the context of your symptoms and history – our team is also available to help you understand the report format and next steps.
Book Your Cytology Test in Vijayanagar, Bangalore
FNAC, body fluid cytology, and Pap/LBC testing are available by appointment or walk-in at our Vijayanagar lab.
Why Choose Padmashree Diagnostics for Cytology?
- Every specimen reviewed by an experienced consultant cytopathologist
- Advanced Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) for superior Pap test accuracy
- Safe, minimally invasive FNAC for lumps, swellings, and lymph nodes
- Comprehensive body fluid cytology to guide treatment decisions
- NABL-aligned quality standards across all cytology processes
- Compassionate care for what can be an anxious diagnostic step
List of Cytology Tests
- Microscopic examination of cheek cell smear to detect infections, inflammatory changes, premalignant lesions, and cytological abnormalities accurately.
- Analyzes exfoliated buccal mucosal cells to identify cellular abnormalities, infections, dysplasia, and early malignant changes effectively.
- Examines nipple discharge cells to detect inflammatory conditions, ductal lesions, infections, or malignant breast pathology accurately.
- Bilateral FNAC evaluates lesions on both sides to diagnose tumors, cysts, infections, and inflammatory conditions accurately.
- FNAC uses thin needle aspiration to evaluate lumps, diagnose benign or malignant lesions, and guide treatment decisions accurately.
- Microscopic evaluation of body fluids to detect infections, malignancy, inflammatory cells, and assess underlying disease processes.
- Measures eosinophil count in fluid samples to diagnose allergic reactions, parasitic infections, and inflammatory conditions accurately.
- Examines cellular content of fluid samples to detect malignant cells, infections, inflammation, and abnormal cytological findings.
- Fine needle aspiration of testicular tissue to evaluate infertility, infections, tumors, and other testicular pathological conditions accurately.
- Image-guided FNAC precisely targets deep lesions to improve diagnostic accuracy for tumors, cysts, and inflammatory diseases.
- Traditional Pap smear screens cervical cells to detect precancerous changes, infections, and early cervical cancer effectively.
- Liquid-based cytology Pap smear improves sample quality for detecting cervical abnormalities, infections, and precancerous lesions accurately.
- Papanicolaou staining of sputum samples to identify malignant cells, infections, and abnormal respiratory epithelial changes accurately.
- Examines pleural fluid cells to detect malignancy, tuberculosis, infections, and inflammatory causes of effusion accurately.
- Expert review of FNAC slides to confirm diagnosis, ensure accuracy, and provide reliable second opinion results.
- Microscopic evaluation of smear samples to detect cellular abnormalities, infections, inflammation, and malignancy accurately.
- Analyzes sputum samples for malignant cells, infections, inflammatory changes, and respiratory tract pathological conditions accurately.
- Examines urine cells to detect urinary tract malignancies, infections, inflammation, and abnormal epithelial changes accurately.
- Evaluates vaginal epithelial cells to diagnose infections, hormonal status, inflammatory changes, and abnormal cytological findings accurately.
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy assess hematological disorders, leukemia, anemia, marrow function, and malignancies accurately.
- Independent review of bone marrow slides to confirm diagnosis, staging, and accuracy of hematological disease evaluation.
Is FNAC painful?
FNAC involves a thin needle and mild, brief discomfort similar to a blood test. Most patients tolerate it well without anaesthesia.
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