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Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Breast Samples)
MessagePerformed in Cytology
Test Code
Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Breast Samples)
Includes
Breast Cyst Fluid/Aspirates and Nipple Secretions
Preferred Specimen
Fresh specimen with no additives. Denote if cyst of mass and indicate specific site.
Container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN. A hospital label is preferred. If aspiration is of a solid mass then specimen is a Fine Needle Aspiration and the FNA procedure should be followed.
Container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN. A hospital label is preferred. If aspiration is of a solid mass then specimen is a Fine Needle Aspiration and the FNA procedure should be followed.
Minimum Volume
1 ml Leak-proof container or Requires slide and fixative obtained from Lab - Cytology.
1 slide - Label slide using a # 2 pencil with patient's name and at least one additional identifier (DOB or MR#). Add site, if more than one submitted.
Fix immediately to prevent drying.
1 slide - Label slide using a # 2 pencil with patient's name and at least one additional identifier (DOB or MR#). Add site, if more than one submitted.
Fix immediately to prevent drying.
Instructions
Fresh/Unpreserved: Send to Cytology laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported.
Cyst aspirate: the order should include the source as breast cyst with the specific site of aspiration.
Note: Different aspiration sites should be placed in separate containers and labeled appropriately with the specific site.
If slides submitted, write patient name and label 'A' air-dried and 'F' if fixed.
Cyst aspirate: the order should include the source as breast cyst with the specific site of aspiration.
Note: Different aspiration sites should be placed in separate containers and labeled appropriately with the specific site.
If slides submitted, write patient name and label 'A' air-dried and 'F' if fixed.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mislabeled specimen/requisition
Unlabeled specimen/requisition
Improperly labeled specimen or requisition
Unlabeled specimen/requisition
Improperly labeled specimen or requisition
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.
