Diagnostic Pathology
Diagnostic Pathology
Diagnostic pathology is a medical specialization focused on disease diagnosis through the examination of cells and tissues. The term "diagnostic" encompasses various tests involving microscopic analysis of bodily tissues to confirm or rule out illness. For instance, it includes scrutinizing cervical cells in a Pap smear to detect disease or infection. It also applies to analyzing skin tissue from a biopsy during Histopathology conferences to identify evidence of skin cancer.