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 Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Pouch of Douglas Fluid, Synovial Fluid

Laboratory:

Cytopathology

Medicare details:

MBS number: 73045
100% MBS price: 48.6

Specimen types:

Fluid

Container types:

See Instructions

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

Storage Instructions: