Cytological Investigation of Nasal Mucosa Scrapings (Smears). Prices, Reviews, Ratings
Normally, nasal cavity walls are coated with mucus protecting against dust and harmful microorganisms, known as ciliated epithelium. Inflammation can lead to chronic rhinitis, laryngitis, or tonsillitis.
Normally, nasal cavity walls are coated with mucus protecting against dust and harmful microorganisms, known as ciliated epithelium. Inflammation can lead to chronic rhinitis, laryngitis, or tonsillitis.
Disease progression increases blood leukocytes, reacting to specific bacteria or viruses, prompting copious fluid secretion from the vomeronasal organ.
Effective treatment of secretion-related conditions requires precise patient examination.
Eosinophil counts rise 10% above total cells in allergic rhinitis.
Indications for Cytological Investigation of Nasal Mucosa Scrapings (Smears)
The primary indication is significant nasal mucosa inflammation, manifesting as:
- Breathing difficulty;
- Sneezing;
- Heavy upper respiratory discharge;
- Nostril burning and itching.
It’s also conducted for head trauma or reduced immunity, marked by drowsiness, irritability, and fatigue.
Monitoring secretions determines acute or chronic disease forms.
An allergist, otolaryngologist, or general practitioner issues the referral.
How Cytological Investigation of Nasal Mucosa Scrapings (Smears) Is Conducted
Biomaterial is collected from nostrils with a thin spatula, pressed between lab slides, stained via Romanowsky-Giemsa, and examined microscopically.
No special preparation is needed. Avoid nasal medications, especially corticosteroids, 24 hours prior.
Eosinophils >12% (normal 0–1%) indicate allergies; neutrophils >45% suggest infection; lymphocytes >1% point to bacterial rhinitis; zero eosinophils and low neutrophils indicate vasomotor rhinitis.
Completion Time for Cytological Investigation of Nasal Mucosa Scrapings (Smears)
Results are ready in 20–30 minutes.
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