title: Preparation of Cytology Samples: Tricks of the Trade.
abstract: General principles and techniques for collection, preparation, and staining of cytologic samples in the general practice setting are reviewed. Tips for collection of digital images are also discussed.
authors: Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 311 Diagnostic Medical Center, 300 West Drake, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA. Electronic address: ar.moore@colostate.edu.
authors: A Russell
authors: AR
authors: Moore
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003584:Cytological Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods
keywords: Cytology; Digital image; Romanowsky stain; Sample preparation