Thyroglobulin Washing |
Ordering information: | Contact Chemical Pathologist BEFORE COLLECTING SAMPLE. If not contacted, testing CANNOT PROCEED.
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 |  |
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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 |
Laboratory Use Only |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
To access Auscare, see instructions.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
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