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Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Sputum)
MessagePerformed in Cytology
Test Code
Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Sputum)
Includes
Sputum
Preferred Specimen
Fresh specimen with no additives. Leak-proof container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN. A hospital label is preferred.
Instructions
The patient should be given a sputum cup prior to the collection/testing day, and instructed how to obtain the specimen upon
awakening and before eating. Explain that this is to be a ‘deep’ cough sputum, not saliva. Send the cup labeled with patient’s name
and second identifier, plus the properly completed Cytology requisition, including patient’s sex, date of birth and pertinent history,
to the laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported. Do not add any fixative to the specimen. This procedure should be
repeated for a total of three mornings.
awakening and before eating. Explain that this is to be a ‘deep’ cough sputum, not saliva. Send the cup labeled with patient’s name
and second identifier, plus the properly completed Cytology requisition, including patient’s sex, date of birth and pertinent history,
to the laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported. Do not add any fixative to the specimen. This procedure should be
repeated for a total of three mornings.
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
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.
