A simplified cytocentrifuge and its clinical application

Abstract

On the basis of the general principles of cytocentrifuge, a simplified device has been designed, by which the cells in suspension can be concentrated and spread monolayerly onto a focal area on a microscope slide in one operation. The morphological details of the cells are well preserved.

This simplified cytocentrifuge has been applied clinically for several years. It has proved to be a useful tool in concentrating scanty neoplastic cells, abnormal and normal cells such as those in cerebrospinal fluid, ascites, urine and some other cell suspensions for cytological evaluation. The detective rate of specimens is highly increased, and much time can be saved, as compared with the traditional methods. The device has been simplified in structure and can De easily installed in an ordinary electrical centrifuge. In contrast to the same sort of tool used both abroad and at home, it is much cheaper and more convenient in clinical application.

Keywords

centrifuge / cytocentrifuge / cell suspension / cytology

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