Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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

Storage Instructions: