Ensuring Quality in Interventional Cytopathology

Abstract

Background: This invited review addresses the steps involved in ensuring quality in interventional cytopathology. These include an understanding of its historical perspective and presenting a snapshot of current training and clinical practice. It provides examples of documentation of the FNA procedure and also guidance on the use of local anaesthetics and management of antithrombotic medication.

Summary: The invited co-authors represent those actively involved in this field and bring a wide range of views that represents a step in the direction of producing up-to-date guidance for those aspiring to set up or to further improve their existing practice of interventional cytopathology.

Key messages: It is hoped that this collaborative effort will pave the way for standardization, ensuring quality in interventional cytopathology.

Keywords: Core biopsy; Fine-needle aspiration; Interventional cytopathology; Quality.