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11 Nov 2025

The aim of this practical course is to focus on improving your knowledge and technical skills when performing Cytology.

You will examine smears from fine needle aspirates (skin lumps & bumps), body cavity effusion samples, urine, and ear swabs on glass and digitalised slides.

Samples will be carefully selected from canine and feline cases, with plenty of time to allow examination under the direction and supervision of your experienced tutor.

Digital course notes, refreshments, and lunch will be provided.

Key features of this programme

Recognise how various collection techniques can affect the quality of the submitted samples.
Describe how to process various samples submitted to the laboratory for cytological examination (fine needle aspirates, body cavity effusions, urine, ear swabs).
Describe the method for performing a structured cytological smear examination.
Describe basic cell types seen in various cytological samples.
Describe inflammatory cells and commonly seen organisms.
Describe cells exhibiting morphological characteristics of malignancy.
Identify basic cell types seen in various cytological samples.
Identify inflammatory cells and commonly seen organisms.
Identify cells exhibiting morphological characteristics of malignancy.
Recognise when to request a review by a clinical pathologist.

Programme Details

Module Summary

Venue: Sheffield
Date: 11 Nov 2025

Practical Cytology

Day 1: 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
6 CPD Hours
Sheffield
1 Module
Price From £529.00 + VAT
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