CYTOLOGY (CYTOPATHOLOGY, NON-GYN)

ALL CYTOPATHOLOGY SPECIMENS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A PRINTED COPY OF THE ORDER

LAB13

Fluid Specimens:  Cytologic evaluation of thin preps and possible cell block preparations as indicated. 
CSF Specimens: Cytology evaluation of CSF cytospin preparation.
Vitreous Specimens: Cytological evaluation of smears. Thin prep and possible cell block preparations as indicated.
Nipple Discharge: Cytologic evaluation of smears prepared from nipple discharge.
Brushings: Cytologic evaluation of thin prep and possible cell block preparations as indicated.
Bronchial washings/ Bronchial Lavages: Cytologic evaluation, thin prep, and possible cell block preparation as indicated.
Pneumocystis & Fungi: Cytologic evaluation, special stain for pneumocystis, and fungi on respiratory tract material

Fluid, CSF Specimens, Brushings, Sputum, Bronchial Washings/Bronchial Lavages or Pnumocystis & Fungi: CytoLyt Fixative Collection Cup or sterile cup 
Vitreous Specimens: Slide in cardboard folder or entire specimen in CytoLyt
Nipple Discharge: Nipple discharge on slide

Fluid: Entire specimen upto 1 Liter. 
CSF: 2mL Fluid
Nipple discharge: 1 smear
Bronchail Washing/ Bronchial Lavages: 20 mL bronchial washing or 5 mL BAL

Fluids: Pleural, Pericardial, Peritoneal, Ascetis, Cul-De-Sac Fluid, Cyst fluid, Synovial Fluid and Pelvic Washing
Vitreous Specimens: conjunctival scrapings, aqueous, vitreous
Brushings: Bronchial, Esophageal, Gastric, Intestinal, Biliary Tract, Pancreatic, Colonic, and Urinary Tract Brushings

Vitreous Specimens: Slides must be labeled with two identifiers (ie, name and medical record number).
Nipple Discharge: Ensure smears are dry before placing them in a cardboard slide holder. Slides must be labeled with two identifiers (ie,
   name and medical record number).
Brushings: Tweeze the material from the brush or submit the brush without the plastic covering in Cytolyt Fixative.
Sputum: A deep cough specimen or induced specimen.
Bronchial Washings/ Bronchail Lavages: Unfixed specimen necessary for special stain Oil Red O.
 

Ambient

Fluid, CSF,Vitreous Specimens, Brushings, Sputums, and Bronchial Washings/ Bronchial Lavages: Unfixed specimen will degenerate. Stable if collected in Cytolyt fixative collection.
Nipple Discharge Air Dried Smear
Pneumocystis & Fungi: Ambient: Unstable. Specimen will degenerate if not transported in CytoLyt fixative collection cup

Fluid, CSF,  Sputum, Bronchial Washings/Bronchial Lavages or Pneumocystis & Fungi: Unlabeled specimens
Vitreous Specimens or Nipple Discharge: Irreparable, broken slides. Unlabeled/improperly labeled specimens or slides.
Brushings: Dry brush or inadequately preserved specimen. Inadequately labeled specimen container

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