Investigation Name:Non- Cervical Cytology Fluid Samples

Pathology Laboratory:Histopathology Ext 5287

Requestable Seperately?No

Expected Turnaround Time:2 weeks

Sample Type:

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Fluid specimens such as CSF, urine, sputum, peritoneal/pleural, breast cyst fluid and joint effusions. Collect sample in an appropriately sized container eg: Universal tube. Ensure container is sealed securely and label container with patient and sample details. Place into a sealable bag and send to the laboratory as soon as possible accompanied with a completed request form detailing patient identity, ward, clinical details, requesting clinican and bleep number. Refrigerate if sample transport is to be delayed.

Referred to Another Laboratory?No