Cytology

Associates in Pathology, S.C. is a comprehensive, CAP and CLIA accredited cytology laboratory staffed by board-certified pathologists and ASCP certified cytologists. Specimens are evaluated for the diagnosis of malignant, premalignant, or benign conditions.

Our services include:

• Fine needle aspirations (FNA) with real-time, on-site adequacy evaluations
• Gynecologic (GYN) specimens (ThinPrep Pap smears)
• Non-gynecologic (NGC) specimens (body fluids)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT)
• Neisseria Gonorrhea (NG)

We also provide:

• STAT preliminary results available upon request
• Adherence to Bethesda criteria (thyroid and GYN cytology)
• Correlation of biopsies to Pap smears
• Follow-up letters for abnormal GYN cases
• Monthly summary of cytology cases available upon request
• Supplies available upon request
• Results available by phone, fax, mail, or interface

Medical Director: Tracy Cousins, M.D.

Cytology Manager: Holly Buettner, CT(ASCP)^cm MB ^cm