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Thyroglobulin Washing

Ordering information:

Not yet in EMR, please request using paper request.

Alternate names:

Fluid thyroglobulin, lymph node FNA washing, lymph node washing, thyroid cancer washing., Thyroid FNA Washing

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

BMISC

Specimen types:

Fluid

Container types:

Sterile Jar
Plain tube no gel

Collection Instructions:

Collection procedure: After collection of the biopsy and expulsion onto the glass slide the biopsy needle and syringe is immediately rinsed by aspirating 1 mL of saline and then expelling the washings into a 10mL plastic tube or sterile container. Expelled fluid should be re-aspirated twice to ensure thorough rinsing of the needle.

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

0.2 mL

Frequency:

Mon-Fri

Result Turnaround Time:

3-4 days

Reference Interval:

Positive/Negative

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