Description

Pathology

Cytochemistry

Cytochemistry is the biochemistry of cells especially
that of the macromolecules responsible for cell structure and function.
Yeditepe University Hospital is equipped with the most advanced technology and
trained specialists to utilize the full range of Cytochemistry methods,
often by means of staining reactions, radioactiveisotope uptake, selective metal distribution in electron microscopy, or other methods.

Cytopathology

The Yeditepe University Hospital Cytopathology Laboratory diagnoses malignant and premalignant
lesions and diseases on the microscopic level. One of the most common tests
carried out here is the Pap test, one of the most successful cancer-screening
tools ever developed. Other specimens reviewed include body fluids and fine
needle aspirations. The Cytopathology Laboratory performs testing on specimens
from virtually any body site, including the lungs, thyroid and urinary tract.
The laboratory provides the latest in proven technology. Working as a team,
Yeditepe University Hospital’s laboratory professionals promote excellence in
patient care, research, education and continuous improvement within Yeditepe
University Hospital’s celebrated multidisciplinary approach.

Exfoliative cytology

The Yeditepe University Hospital Cytopathology Laboratory diagnoses malignant and
premalignant lesions and diseases on the microscopic level. One of the most
common tests carried out here is the Pap test, one of the most successful
cancer-screening tools ever developed. Other specimens reviewed include body
fluids and fine needle aspirations. The Cytopathology Laboratory performs
testing on specimens from virtually any body site, including the lungs, thyroid
and urinary tract. The laboratory provides the latest in proven technology.
Working as a team, Yeditepe University Hospital’s laboratory professionals
promote excellence in patient care, research, education and continuous
improvement within our celebrated multidisciplinary approach.

Fine needle aspiration cytology

Fine needle aspiration cytology is an inexpensive,
non-traumatic technique for the diagnosis of disease sites. The method saves
patients from inappropriate operations and investigations and allows Yeditepe
University Hospital surgeons to plan quickly and more rationally. The procedure
entails using a narrow gauge needle to collect a sample of a lesion for
microscopic examination, allowing a minimally invasive, rapid diagnosis of
tissue.

Fluorescent microscopy

Fluorescent Microscopy is used to study specimens that
are chemically manipulated to emit light. Microorganisms appear as bright
objects against a dark background. The Yeditepe University Hospital laboratory
technique employs fluorescent dyes chemically linked to antibodies to help
identify unknown microorganisms.

Histochemistry

Histology is the microscopic study of the structure of
cells and tissues using special techniques; histochemistry is the aspect of
histology concerned with identifying chemical components in cells and tissues.
Yeditepe University Hospital is fully equipped with the latest technology and
expertise to conduct histochemical tests that are especially relevant in cancer
cases.

Histopathology

The Yeditepe University Hospital laboratory processes
samples for diagnosis as well as for research needs. A wide variety of special
stains including immunohistochemically staining are available.

Immunohistochemistry

The immunohistochemistry lab at Yeditepe University
Hospital offers a menu of numerous immunohistochemically tests. Immunohistochemically staining is
widely used in the diagnosis of abnormal cells such as those found in cancerous
tumors.

Intraoperative pathology consultation (frozen)

Yeditepe University Hospital physicians and laboratory
specialists conduct intraoperative consultations to provide the surgeon with
immediate information concerning the nature of a lesion, to assess the adequacy
of the sample, or to evaluate margins. 

Thin prep examinations

Yeditepe University Hospital employs the Thin Prep
Pap Test, recognized as the most trusted, most widely used, most comprehensive
pap test available. It is more accurate than a conventional “pap
smear”, and when combined at Yeditepe University Hospital with the Thin
Prep Imaging System, even more disease is detected.