Abstract
Objective : Cytological examination of bronchoscopy is important and have diagnostic figure. We improve the quality of cytological sample obtained by bronchoscopy.
Study Design : From January to September 2008, we improved treatment of cytological examination ; meeting with bronchologist, sample treatment and fixation by cytotechnologist, and induced of liquid-based cytology (LBC).
Results : Communication and sample treatment by cytotechnologist improved the quality of sample such as proper number of glasses and shortness time before fixation. Appropriate sample treatment by the cytotechnologist is more important than the type of cytology—brushing or bronchial—used.
Conclusion : Accurate diagnosis requires clear communication between the bronchologist and cytotechnologist and appropriate sample treatment by the cytotechnologist.
