Cytology specimen collection manual

Cytology spray fixative Collection Procedures: If you have specific questions regarding the collection of any cytology specimens, please call MCL Customer Service at and ask to speak with the cytology laboratory. Body Cavity Fluids (Pleura, Peritoneal, Pericardial) 1. Collect up to one liter of fluid in a clean, dry, container. If. Specimen containers and slides must be labeled with the patient’s complete name and specimen source. Information concerning specimen rejection criteria is listed in the “Specimen Collection” section of this manual. Body fluid (pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, Synovial) 1 Collect ml specimen in a leak-proof, screw-top, wide-mouth. Specimen Collection Manual updated 6/30/ 3 Master file N. Richardson. REQUISITION COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS. CYTOLOGY FAX HISTOLOGY FAX PATHOLOGY FAX BILLING

TITLE: SPECIMEN COLLECTION MANUAL POLICY NUMBER: GEN DEPARTMENT: GENERAL Page 5 of 30 AUTHOR: S. Jacques, CT, L. Seldenright, M Rhoden, M Blalock Adopted: MAR APPROVED BY: Last Revised: 7/1/ GYNECOLOGIC CYTOLOGY SPECIMENS Pap Test Specimen Collection, Adequacy, Requisition Transportation Patient Preparation. This manual is written for specimen collections in physician offices of various specialties. While there may be slight differences in each specialty, the overall principle and procedure apply to all submitting clients. This manual is designed for the purpose of providing a simple and easy-to-follow guideline for collection, transport and submission of specimens for cytological analysis. Compromising the diagnostic integrity of specimens is avoided when the client and the lab follow proper.

Pasadena Cyto-Pathology Laboratory Logistics Services operates Monday through Friday from AM until PM. Daily or twice-daily specimen pick-ups can. Anatomic Pathology Specimen Collection Manual. UW Medicine Pathology Mission Statement. The Division of Anatomic Pathology is committed to excellence in the. COLLECTION AND SUBMISSION OF CYTOLOGY SPECIMENS - GENERAL and follow the Laboratory of Pathology (LP) Procedure in the online manual.