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Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Detection of malignancy in body fluids or other infections
Collect
Body Fluid
Urine
FNA
Collection Device
Sterile container or 30 mL CytoLyt preservative
Methodology
All fluids except Cerebral Spinal Fluid- Thin Prep
Cerebral Spinal Fluid- Cytospin
Synonyms
CSF Cytology;Urine Cytology;Non-Gyn Cytology;Sputum Cytology;Fine Needle Aspiration
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
10/16/25 ST
Collection Instructions
Indicate/select specimen source in the EMR.
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
Three Business Days
Specimen Stability
Once received into the laboratory - refrigerate sample at 2-8oC
Stability - 7 days at 2-8oC