Fine needle aspirate cytology
- Test Name:
- Fine needle aspirate cytology
- Synonyms:
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FNA cytology
- Comments:
- If lymphoma is suspected, an additional specimen collected in TTM (Tissue Transport Media) is required for Flow cytometry
- Last Reviewed:
- 05 May 2023
- Test Name:
- Fine needle aspirate cytology
- Synonyms:
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FNA cytology
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Collection Device / Container Type:
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Slides: immediate spray fixation or 95% ethanol
Needle rinse: sterile 0.9% saline (5 - 10 mL)
Core biopsy: formalin or sterile 0.9% saline (5 - 10 mL)
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Note: Collection of fine needle aspirate cytology specimens is not performed at DynaLIFE
- Comments:
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• Sites that order through DynaLIFE - contact Materials Management at 780-451-3702
to order formalin
• Edmonton Zone hospitals - contact your site laboratory
- Last Reviewed:
- 22 September 2021
EDMONTON/CENTRAL/NORTH ZONES
- Test Name:
- Fine needle aspirate cytology
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Collection Device / Container Type:
- CytoLyt® container
- Comments:
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• Expel the contents of the syringe into a CytoLyt® container and rinse the needle in the same container.
• Note: For optimal sampling, use a 20-22 gauge needle and aspirate the lesion using multiple passes
• Containers must be securely tightened to avoid leakage
• Place collected specimen in a sealed biohazard bag. Place requisition in outside pouch.
This procedure may yield as aspirate and a needle biopsy. Place the needle biopsy in a small formalin container. Send both samples to Cytopathology. If only a needle biopsy is collected, send the formalin container to Anatomic Pathology with Anatomical Pathology Requisition (Consultation Request)
- Last Reviewed:
- 05 May 2023
CALGARY/SOUTH ZONE
