Cytology
Cytology is concerned with samples of single cells and small cell clusters that have been detached from a tissue structure, in contrast to histology, which is concerned with larger tissue samples or surgical specimens.
Cytodiagnostics is a rapid, precise, inexpensive and effective method whose main objective is to detect or rule out inflammatory, neoplastic or malignant cells.
Non-gynaecological cytology
This comprises all organ areas which are accessible for cytological examination by swabbing, puncture or fluid excretion.
Gynaecological cytology
Our range of examinations includes the conventional method as well as the thin-layer method in liquid medium.
FNP Outpatient Clinic
We perform ultrasound-guided fine-needle puncture procedures in our very own puncture outpatient clinic.
Opening hours
07.30 a.m. – 06.00 p.m.
Telephone for appointments
09.00 a.m. –06.00 p.m.
Turnover
- Gynecology: 95% < 7 days
- Extragenital cytology / fine needle aspiration: 95% < 2 days
Your contact person
DrSandra Kilgus-Hawelski, deputy institute director
Head of cytology
Specialist in Pathology and Cytology FMH
DrSimone Schmid Beer
Deputy Lead Cytology
Specialist in Pathology and Cytology FMH
DrGallus Ignaz Gadient
Specialist in Pathology and Cytology FMH
The Cytology department of Medica has been accredited according to ISO 15189:2022 since 01.06.2025! Information on the accredited analyses can also be found on the website of the Swiss Accreditation Service SAS.
Our Cytology is an SIWF certified continuing education center.