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Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Body Fluids)
MessagePerformed in Cytology
Note: Specimens for body fluid crystals need to be sent to Hematology. Crystal analysis is not performed in Cytology.
Note: Specimens for body fluid crystals need to be sent to Hematology. Crystal analysis is not performed in Cytology.
Test Code
Cytology Non-Gyn Request (Body Fluids)
Includes
Ascites Fluid
Abdominal Fluid Body Fluid
Chest Fluid Joint Fluid
Paracentesis
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Fluid
Pleural Fluid
Spinal Fluid
Synovial Fluid
Thoracentesis Fluid
Abdominal Fluid Body Fluid
Chest Fluid Joint Fluid
Paracentesis
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Fluid
Pleural Fluid
Spinal Fluid
Synovial Fluid
Thoracentesis Fluid
Preferred Specimen
Fresh specimen with no additives 10 ml minimum, 100 - 150 preferred Leak-proof container, non-glass.
May send entire specimen, but do not send collection device.
Container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN. A hospital label is preferred.
May send entire specimen, but do not send collection device.
Container must be properly labeled with patient name and MRN. A hospital label is preferred.
Minimum Volume
10mL and 1.5cc for CSF
Instructions
Send to Cytology laboratory immediately or refrigerate until transported.
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
Glass containers
Any container larger than 1000ml
Unlabeled specimen/requisition
Improperly labeled specimen or requisition
Specimen leaked out of container
Formalin added
Glass containers
Any container larger than 1000ml
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.
