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  2. Bethesda system - Wikipedia

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    This tissue is sent for pathology testing to assign a histologic classification that is more definitive than a Pap smear result (which is a cytologic finding). HSIL generally corresponds to the histological classification of CIN 2 or 3. [citation needed] HSIL treatment involves the removal or destruction of the affected cells, usually by LEEP.

  3. List of histologic stains that aid in diagnosis of cutaneous ...

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    Positive histologic stains that aid in the diagnosis of conditions of or affecting the human integumentary system Stain Cell, material, and/or structure(s) stained

  4. Instruments used in pathology - Wikipedia

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    used to test lung function; video link •Water-seal type-do- •Douglas bag type-do- Peak flow meter or peak expiatory flow rate meter: used to test lung function by testing the rate at which the person can exhale; useful to diagnose COPD and asthma: Mercury or other manometers

  5. Histopathology - Wikipedia

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    Micrograph showing contraction band necrosis, a histopathologic finding of myocardial infarction (heart attack).. Histopathology (compound of three Greek words: ἱστός histos 'tissue', πάθος pathos 'suffering', and -λογία-logia 'study of') is the microscopic examination of tissue in order to study the manifestations of disease.

  6. Anatomical pathology - Wikipedia

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    Anatomical pathology (Commonwealth) or anatomic pathology (U.S.) is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the macroscopic, microscopic, biochemical, immunologic and molecular examination of organs and tissues.

  7. Cytopathology - Wikipedia

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    Cytopathology (from Greek κύτος, kytos, "a hollow"; [1] πάθος, pathos, "fate, harm"; and -λογία, -logia) is a branch of pathology that studies and diagnoses diseases on the cellular level. The discipline was founded by George Nicolas Papanicolaou in 1928.

  8. Clinical chemistry - Wikipedia

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    A clinical chemistry analyzer; hand shows size. Clinical chemistry (also known as chemical pathology, clinical biochemistry or medical biochemistry) is a division in medical laboratory sciences focusing on qualitative tests of important compounds, referred to as analytes or markers, in bodily fluids and tissues using analytical techniques and specialized instruments. [1]

  9. Allen's test - Wikipedia

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    The modified Allen's test is also performed prior to heart bypass surgery. The radial artery is occasionally used as a conduit for bypass surgery, and its patency lasts longer in comparison to the saphenous veins. Prior to heart bypass surgery, the test is performed to assess the suitability of the radial artery to be used as a conduit.