Comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a Cytology Laboratory (Second Edition) is a definitive/latest guide designed for pathologists, laboratory professionals, educators, and trainees engaged in diagnostic cytopathology. Developed in alignment with NABL-112 (December 2024), NABH 6th Edition (2025), and ISO 15189:2022, this manual translates accreditation requirements into clear, practical and implementable workflows.
Covering the complete spectrum of cytology laboratory practice—including sample handling, staining, reporting, biosafety, quality assurance, documentation, audits, and training—this book provides structured SOPs, work instructions, annexures, formats, and checklists for daily laboratory operations. Emphasis is placed on standardization, patient safety, traceability, and continuous quality improvement.
Rooted in the philosophy that knowledge is the highest form of purity and progress, the manual echoes the timeless wisdom:
“न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते।” (Bhagavad Gita 4.38)
This book serves as both a compliance tool and an educational cornerstone for modern cytology laboratories.
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Dr. Bhushan M. Warpe, Dr. Shweta S. Joshi
Dr. Bhushan M. Warpe (MBBS, MD, DNB) is a senior pathology academician and Professor at KIMS, Karad, with over 15 years of teaching experience. One of the university toppers, he completed his MD in Pathology from IGGMC, Nagpur, followed by DNB qualification. He has held key academic and leadership roles at Grant Government Medical College, BKL Walawalkar Medical College, and GAIMS, Bhuj, serving as Head of Department and Laboratory Head. He has actively led and faced multiple NABH inspections, contributing significantly to laboratory quality systems, compliance, and accreditation readiness. A prolific researcher, Dr. Warpe has authored over 100 scientific publications, including 28 original research articles, and seven authoritative books, notably Cyto-diagnosis of Thyroid Lesions and Implementation of IAC–Yokohama Reporting for Breast Cytopathology. His academic contributions have earned national and international recognition, including inclusion in Who’s Who in the World (2016).
Dr. Shweta S. Joshi (MBBS, MD) is a dedicated pathology educator and Professor at KIMS, Karad, with over 14 years of academic experience. An alumna of KIMS, Karad, she has served at BKL Walawalkar Medical College and GAIMS, Bhuj, and has authored over 59 research publications, including 21 original articles.
Together, they have co-authored five comprehensive SOP manuals across major laboratory disciplines and are approved educators for MBBS, MD Pathology, DMLT, and BPMT programs.
