Cytology Fine Needle Aspirates (FNA) – Examinations offered Collection container Specimen Sample volume Request form Breast Lymph Node Needle washings Containers are provided by the Lung 2 x Air Dried slides Green laboratory. Bronchial Brushings 2 x Fixed Slides Other sites Sample instructions Collection All specimens should be for optimal assessment. Follow FNA procedure. Specimens should be sent to the laboratory without as they degenerate Specimen transport rapidly - during normal working hours. Outside of normal working hours samples should be refrigerated (2-4°C). Storage requirements Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable. Users are trained in the FNA procedure further details are available on the Special requirements website and from the department. Needle washings and fixative available from the laboratory. Laboratory information Cytological assessment to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells. Measurement N/A Biological reference units N/A Turnaround time 7 days (usually results are confirmed sooner) Availability Routine hours. Clinical information Delays in transportation may affect cell analysis. If absolutely necessary samples will be analysed following refrigeration next day but quality may be compromised. Factors to significantly Any specimen handling delay may allow overgrowth of bacteria. affect the results Cytology assessment is primarily for cytological assessment of the presence of cancer cells. Consider other pathology discipline tests such as microbiology for the investigation of pathogens etc. Semenology Samples Post Vasectomy – Examinations offered
Cytology – Fine Needle Aspirates (FNA) Examinations offered Collection container Specimen Sample volume Request form Containers are provided by the laboratory. Breast Lymph Node Lung Bronchial Brushings Other sites Needle washings 2 x Air Dried slides 2 x Fixed Slides Green Sample instructions Collection All specimens should be for optimal assessment. Follow FNA procedure. Specimen transport Specimens should be sent to the laboratory without as they degenerate rapidly - during normal working hours. Storage requirements Outside of normal working hours samples should be refrigerated (2-4°C). Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable. Special requirements Users are trained in the FNA procedure further details are available on the website and from the department. Needle washings and fixative available from the laboratory. Laboratory information Cytological assessment to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells. Measurement N/A Biological reference units N/A Turnaround time 7 days (usually results are confirmed sooner) Availability Routine hours. Clinical information Factors to significantly affect the results Delays in transportation may affect cell analysis. If absolutely necessary samples will be analysed following refrigeration next day but quality may be compromised. Any specimen handling delay may allow overgrowth of bacteria. Cytology assessment is primarily for cytological assessment of the presence of cancer cells. Consider other pathology discipline tests such as microbiology for the investigation of pathogens etc. Semenology Samples – Post Vasectomy Examinations offered
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