Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Fluid for Cytology

Ordering information:

Cerner Orderable: Cytology Specimen (s),

Alternate names:

Ascitic Fluid, Drain tube Fluid, Ovarian Fluid, Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fuid., Pleural Fluid, Pouch of Douglas Fluid, Synovial Fluid

Laboratory:

Cytopathology

Specimen types:

Fluid

Container types:

See Instructions

Collection Instructions:

Do not add any fixatives. Must be kept refrigerated.

Do not use Serres Suction cannisters. The use of these devices have been reported to cause a cytological artefact mimicking mucin, which may cause a diagnotic dilemma or an erroneous diagnosis

Notes:

Please send the total volume of fluid collected for cytology.

Result Turnaround Time:

72 hours

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW