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Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Bile Aspirates)
MessagePerformed in Cytology
Test Code
Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Bile Aspirates)
Includes
Bile Aspirates
Preferred Specimen
Fresh specimen with no additives. Leak-proof container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN. A hospital label is preferred.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Fresh/Unpreserved:
Send to Cytology laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported.
Note: Bile Aspirates for Crystals is not a Cytology test. If this is requested, a fresh specimen should be sent to Hematology.
Send to Cytology laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported.
Note: Bile Aspirates for Crystals is not a Cytology test. If this is requested, a fresh specimen should be sent to Hematology.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mislabeled specimen/requisition, unlabeled specimen/requisition, improperly labeled specimen or requisition, specimen leaked out of container, formalin added.
Setup Schedule
Specimen Received Mon-Thur - Reported next day
Specimen Received Fri - Reported Monday
Specimen Received Sat/Sun - Reported Mon or Tues
Specimen Received Fri - Reported Monday
Specimen Received Sat/Sun - Reported Mon or Tues
Reference Range
Negative for malignancy
Clinical Significance
The microscopic exam of single cells mainly for cancer or precancerous lesions. However, the exam can also be used to diagnose some infectious organisms.
