Special Care Instructions for Cancer Patients

Pamela Sandow, D.M.D.

University of Florida College of Dentistry

Clinic - (352)273-6740

Office - (352)273-6775

 

 

CYTOLOGIC SMEAR

 
Indications: 

suspected herpetic lesions, candidiasis, leukoplakic lesions that rub off, erythematous lesions (Persistent erythematous lesions should be biopsied.)

Technique: 

1.  Using a pencil, label the frosted end of a microscope slide with the patient’s       name. 

2.  Remove cells from the oral mucosa with a Cytobrush or tongue blade and          spread them evenly on the microscope slide.

3.  Repeat procedure on a second microscope slide.

4.  Spray the slides lightly with a fixative. (Aquanet hairspray works well.)

5.  Submit both slides to the pathologist with a provisional diagnosis.