Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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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

Medicare details:

MBS number: N/A
100% MBS price:

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

Transport Instructions:

Ambient transport

Laboratory Notes:

Rare Test requires Chemical Pathologist approval .

External Laboratory:

Monash Pathology

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