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Clinical Investigation

Cytotechnology Journals

Cytotechnology is the microscopic study of body cells to detect cancer, viral and bacterial infections, and other abnormal conditions. Cytotechnology techniques can identify precancerous or cancerous cells. The field is best known for the Pap test, an evaluation of cells from the cervix. Cytotechnologists are lab professionals who evaluate patients’ cell samples and are trained to notice subtle changes to accurately detect precancerous, malignant, and infectious conditions. Cytotechnologists usually work closely with a pathologist. Cytotechnologists focus on a general variety of diseases found by using a microscope to detect abnormalities in human body cells. A similar role, cytogenetic technology, focuses on disorders related to DNA mutations or abnormalities. Cytotechnologists work in hospital labs, private labs, and universities. Their schedule is typically eight hour days, five days a week. They spend most of their time sitting at a microscope, and the repetitive hand motions required to work with microscopes may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. It can also be a stressful work environment due to the demand for fast and accurate work. Individuals interested in becoming a cytotechnologist need to have a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, and math. They should enjoy independent, meticulous, and microscopic work, and be comfortable with a high degree of responsibility. Cytotechnology can provide great career satisfaction in a vital health care role.  

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