Fluid for Cytology |
Ordering information: | Cerner Orderable: Cytology Specimen (s), |
Alternate names: | Ascitic Fluid, Drain tube Fluid, Ovarian Fluid, Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Pouch of Douglas Fluid, Synovial Fluid |
Laboratory: | Cytopathology |
Specimen types: | Fluid |
Container types: | | See Instructions |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Do not add any fixatives. Must be kept refrigerated.
Do not use Serres Suction cannisters. Cytology will not be performed on these. 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 |
