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Oxford Road Diagnostic Cytology Services
- Exfoliative cytology
- Biomedical Scientist (BMS) assistance at radiological and ad hoc FNA clinics
- BMS assistance and on site specimen adequacy assessment at dedicated Head and Neck clinics, including thyroid – usually Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons
- BMS assistance and on site adequacy assessment at a dedicated Ultrasound clinic- on Wednesday mornings.
Trafford General Diagnostic Cytology Services
- Exfoliative cytology
- FNA without BMS on-site assistance.
Samples are transported to the MFT (ORC) site 3 times per day.
Christie Hospital Diagnostic Cytology Services
- Exfoliative cytology
- FNA cytology, including BMS assistance in slide preparation and on-site specimen adequacy assessment. The BMS assistance service is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 09:00 to 12:30 hrs and Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 hrs.
** BMS attendance has been suspended till further notice**
Wythenshawe Hospital Diagnostic Cytology Services
- Exfoliative cytology
- FNA without BMS on-site assistance.
(Last reviewed February 2025)