Cytotechnology Program, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY, USA.
Am J Clin Pathol. 2011 Jul;136(1):108-18. doi: 10.1309/AJCPUDFRALJY32XM.
A survey was conducted among 130 New York State (NYS) registered cytology laboratories to better understand current and future changes in the practice of cytology, changes in the cytotechnologist (CT) scope of practice, and the future need for CTs. A 51.5% (67/130) response rate was obtained. Trends for gynecologic case volume varied across facility types. Nongynecologic volume is growing primarily in hospitals and large medical center laboratories and private laboratories; the fine-needle aspiration volume is growing in hospital and large medical center laboratories. One third of responding laboratories anticipate a continued demand for CTs within the next 3 years owing to impending retirements. Few laboratories also report the gradual adoption of molecular testing with CTs directly involved. Because 60% (3/5) of NYS CT training programs have closed since 2008, the 2 remaining programs are a valuable key staffing resource for CTs. Continued viability of these programs is essential to provide the necessary training and staffing of NYS laboratories for cytopathology practice.
对 130 家纽约州 (NYS) 注册细胞学实验室进行了一项调查，以更好地了解细胞学实践中的当前和未来变化、细胞技术专家 (CT) 实践范围的变化，以及对 CT 的未来需求。共获得了 51.5%（67/130）的回复率。医疗机构类型不同，妇科病例量的趋势也不同。非妇科病例量主要在医院和大型医疗中心实验室以及私人实验室中增长；细针抽吸量在医院和大型医疗中心实验室中增长。由于即将退休，三分之一的回应实验室预计在未来 3 年内对 CT 的需求将持续。由于分子检测的逐渐采用，少数实验室也报告了 CT 直接参与的情况。自 2008 年以来，NYS 已有 60%（3/5）的 CT 培训计划关闭，因此剩下的 2 个计划是 CT 的宝贵关键人员配备资源。这些计划的持续可行性对于为细胞学实践提供 NYS 实验室所需的必要培训和人员配备至关重要。
