Open AccessImprint cytology
Author(s) -
V Kamatchi,
N. Aravindha Babu,
S. Leena Sankari,
E. Rajesh
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.155905
Subject(s) - cytology , clarity , computer science , medicine , pathology , biology , biochemistry
A valuable information on morphological details of the cell can be obtained through imprint cytology. Though it has some pitfalls, it is still considered to be one of the best methods as it provides an excellent cytological clarity in fresh surgical specimens. This article shares knowledge about the procedure, uses, advantages and disadvantages of imprint cytology.