Medical Cytology

Specimen Type: Varies
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Unpreserved sterile container
Acceptable: Sterile container with saline
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Additional Information:

• Each specimen should be clearly labeled with
  • Biopsy site
  • 2 patient identifiers (i.e. entire name & date of birth)
• Requisition submitted with samples must contain:
  • Biopsy site (or list of sites for multiple specimens)
  • Correct patient information
  • Collection date and time
  • Physicians name
  • Clinical diagnosis
  • If available, brief history and patient information

Specimen acceptability will be determined by the testing department.

Urine: Transport refrigerated
Other Sources: Varies

Do not reject samples.  Specimen acceptability will be determined by the testing department.