There are several types of exfoliative cytology based on the site of sample collection:
- Cervical Cytology: Commonly known as the Pap smear, used to detect cervical cancer and HPV infection. - Sputum Cytology: Evaluates respiratory tract cells for lung cancer or infections. - Urinary Cytology: Assesses cells shed into the urine for urological cancers. - Serous Effusions: Examines cells in body fluids like pleural, peritoneal, or pericardial fluids for malignancies and infections.
