Mendonça, PaulaFreitas, Kátia2016-12-192016-12-192016-05Mendonça P, Freitas K. Impression cytology of the ocular surface: collection technique and sample processing. In: 3rd IPLeiria’s International Health Congress – Health, Demographic Changes and Well-Being, May 6th-7th, 2016. BMC Health Serv Res. 2016;16(Suppl 3):O99.http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/6623Background - The impression cytology of the ocular surface is a minimally invasive technique that allows the analysis of conjunctival and corneal cells, as an alternative to smears, biopsies and punches. Objective - The aim of this study was to present a technique of collecting, fixing and staining for impression cytology of ocular specimens.engImpression cytologyCollection methodFixationSureThinPapanicolaou stainingImpression cytology of the ocular surface: collection technique and sample processingconference object10.1186/s12913-016-1423-5