診斷細胞病理學旨在為細胞病理學領域的信息交流提供一個論壇，特別強調該學科的實際臨床方面。編輯們邀請從事細胞病理學實踐的實驗室專業人員撰寫原創科學文章和專題評論文章，并向編輯寫信。稿件被接受出版的基礎上，科學的價值，實際意義和適合發表在該學科的期刊。只有在了解以前從未發表過的文章以及沒有同時提交給其他出版物進行審查的情況下，才可以考慮發表原創文章。

Diagnostic Cytopathology is intended to provide a forum for the exchange of information in the field of cytopathology with special emphasis on the practical clinical aspects of the discipline. The editors invite original scientific articles as well as special review articles feature articles and letters to the editor from laboratory professionals engaged in the practice of cytopathology. Manuscripts are accepted for publication on the basis of scientific merit practical significance and suitability for publication in a journal dedicated to this discipline. Original articles can be considered only with the understanding that they have never been published before and that they have not been submitted for simultaneous review to another publication.