Equis ISSN 2398-2977
Peritoneal fluid: cytology
Contributor(s): Annalisa Barrelet, Kathleen P Freeman, Rose Raskin, Frank Taylor
Overview
- Cell characteristics vary in septic conditions and with neoplasia.
- Cytology enables characterization of abdominal effusion, and positive diagnosis in cases of exfoliating neoplasia.
Sampling
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Tests
Methodologies
- Smear as for blood smear
or alternatively with squash technique.
- Centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, pour off supernatant and re-suspend.
- Cytospin centrifuge.
- Stain with Romanowsky-type stains such as Wright's or Diff-Quik-like.
Technician (extrinsic) limitations
- Reactive cells may be difficult to differentiate from dysplastic cells and neoplastic cells especially when there is significant inflammation.
Result Data
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
Other sources of information
- Cowell R L & Tyler R D (1992) Cytology and Hematology of the Horse. Mosby, USA. pp 121-151.