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Cytotechnology is an allied health specialty.  It is the cytotechnologist who is responsible for the preliminary evaluation of cellular material from all body sites. Paramount is the microscopic recognition of normal and abnormal cytology, including (but not limited to) malignant neoplasms, pre-cancerous lesions, infectious agents and inflammatory processes in gynecologic, non-gynecologic and fine needle aspirate specimens.

The cytotechnologist possesses the technical skills for a wide variety of laboratory specimen preparations and a basic knowledge of contemporary procedures and technologies such as, but not limited to, image analysis, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, molecular diagnostic procedures and automation.

The role of the cytotechnologist extends beyond the detection of malignancy and includes such issues as quality improvement, laboratory management, teaching, research, and consumer/patient education.