Cytopathology
The Cytology Laboratory is a full-service laboratory under the direction of Dr. Poornima Hegde. The laboratory is staffed by four board-certified cytopathologists, two ASCP-certified cytotechnologists, and two laboratory assistants. The laboratory utilizes ThinPrep technology for non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens and will accept conventional pap smears as well. HPV testing (APTIMA HPV assay), gonorrhea/chlamydia, and vaginal pathogen testing are performed from the same ThinPrep pap vial in the UConn Microbiology laboratory. HPV genotyping is performed at ARUP laboratories. Results of HPV testing are integrated into the gynecologic cytology report.
The cytotechnologists attend to fine needle aspirations of both superficial and deep (image-assisted) lesions. Rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) is offered during the procedure upon the request by the clinician. Ancillary studies are performed on cytologic samples as needed.
The Cytology Laboratory is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with the exception of major state holidays). Specimens for cytology should be sent to the laboratory during these hours. A specimen collected after hours is to be brought to Central Processing in Laboratory Medicine and refrigerated overnight.
Any questions regarding specimen collection may also be directed to Cytology at 860-679-4257 during normal business hours. A pathologist is on call after hours and on weekends and can be reached through the page operator: 860-679-2626.
The Cytology Laboratory is a full-service laboratory under the direction of Dr. Poornima Hegde. The laboratory is staffed by four board-certified cytopathologists, two ASCP-certified cytotechnologists, and two laboratory assistants. The laboratory utilizes ThinPrep technology for non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens and will accept conventional pap smears as well. HPV testing (APTIMA HPV assay), gonorrhea/chlamydia, and vaginal pathogen testing are performed from the same ThinPrep pap vial in the UConn Microbiology laboratory. HPV genotyping is performed at ARUP laboratories. Results of HPV testing are integrated into the gynecologic cytology report.
The cytotechnologists attend to fine needle aspirations of both superficial and deep (image-assisted) lesions. Rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) is offered during the procedure upon the request by the clinician. Ancillary studies are performed on cytologic samples as needed.
The Cytology Laboratory is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with the exception of major state holidays). Specimens for cytology should be sent to the laboratory during these hours. A specimen collected after hours is to be brought to Central Processing in Laboratory Medicine and refrigerated overnight.
Any questions regarding specimen collection may also be directed to Cytology at 860-679-4257 during normal business hours. A pathologist is on call after hours and on weekends and can be reached through the page operator: 860-679-2626.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A pathologist is on call at all times through the page operator: 860-679-2626.