Comparative analysis of cell morphology in sputum samples homogenized with dithiothreitol, N‐acetyl‐<scp>l</scp> cysteine, cytorich^® red preservative and in cellblock preparations to enhance the sensitivity of sputum cytology for the diagnosis of lung cancer

Abstract

The study suggests homogenization of sputum in CytoRich ® red solution and cellblock preparations routinely for all samples to improve the sensitivity of sputum cytology. IHC and DNA extraction can be performed in sputum samples suggesting the role of sputum samples for ancillary techniques.