Recognize cytologic abnormalities

Identify cytologic abnormal cases such as infectious agents, inflammatory processes and precancerous lesions in gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens.

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recognize cytologic abnormal cases
detect cytologic abnormality
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detect cytologic abnormalities
detect cytologic deviations
notice cytologic abnormalities
detect cytologic deviation
detect cytologic deformity
detect cytologic irregularity

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Recognize cytologic abnormalities is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Cytology screener: Cytology screeners examine under a microscope samples of human cells obtained from various body parts such as the female reproductive tract, the lung or gastrointestinal tract, assist in identifying cell abnormality and disease such as cancer or infectious agents under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.The abnormal cells are being transferred to the pathologist for medical diagnosis. They may also work under the supervision of a biomedical scientist. They do not treat patients or assist in medical treatments.

Recognize cytologic abnormalities is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

References

1. Recognize cytologic abnormalities – ESCO