Specialists in histology process cellular and tissue samples using fixation, dehydration, embedding, microtomy, frozen sectioning, staining, and other similar techniques. Technologists can perform advanced immunohistochemistry techniques. Technicians can perform specimen processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and frozen sectioning only under the general supervision of a director, supervisor, or technologist.
Specialists in cytology process and interpret samples related to cytopathological disease. They may also process, perform, review, and correlate diagnostic techniques related to liquid-based cytology. A specialist in cytology can screen non-gynecological cytology preparations, but a physician must do the final review and interpretation.
