Serous fluid cytology (Calgary/South)
- Test Name:
- Serous fluid cytology (Calgary/South)
- Synonyms:
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Ascites fluid
Body fluid, other
Pericardial fluid
Peritoneal fluid
Pleural fluid
Synovial fluid
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Collection Device / Container Type:
- Sterile fluid container
- Submission Requirements:
- Fresh fluid (no fixative)
- Comments:
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• Do not send drainage apparatus, needles or syringes to the laboratory
• Containers must be securely tightened to avoid leakage.
• Place collected specimen in a sealed biohazard bag. Place requisition in outside pouch.Note:
• If tests other than cytopathology are required, a requisition for each department must be completed and accompany the specimen
• If Microbiology testing is required, specimen must be sent there firstStability and Storage:
• Room temperature up to 4 hours
• Refrigerate after 4 hours - Last Reviewed:
- 05 May 2023
