Ophthalmic Pathology

Cytopath offers a high quality ophthalmic pathology service that encompasses histopathology, cytology and microbiology.

Emma Scurrell has 20 years experience in diagnostic ophthalmic pathology and also has a keen interest in all aspects of clinical ophthalmology, something that comes in handy when trying to piece everything together. Please don't hesitate to give her a call if there is anything she can help you with.

If you are using us for the first time to send ophthalmic histopathology, cytology and/or microbiology samples please see the dropdown menu under 'Supplies & Forms' for ophthalmic submission forms, pre-paid postage labels (Royal Mail) or Royal Mail Tracked 24 Service, and guidelines for sending biological samples. If you are using your own courier please print out our physical address label. If you do not currently have an account with us, we will set one up for your clinic upon receipt of the sample. Please be sure to include the email that you would like the report to be sent to and the email you would like the invoice to be sent to. Please call us if you have any queries and we will be happy to help you.

Typical samples include:

  • cytology samples e.g. corneal and conjunctival scrapes, fine needle aspirates and aqueocentesis samples
  • enucleated globes, evisceration and exenteration specimens
  • orbitotomy/orbitectomy samples
  • conjunctival biopsies (this can include a goblet cell index GCI if required)
  • keratectomy specimens
  • eyelid masses and eyelid biopsies e.g. blepharitis cases.
Conjunctival melanoma in a cat