Synonyms
- Cytology, Fine Needle Aspirate
- FNA
EPIC Order Number
LAB534 (Cytology Request)
Collect
If Associates in Pathology Is Not Present
- Label charged(+) slides with two patient identifiers (patient name, DOB, and/or MRN) and specimen site/source in pencil. If multiple sites are sampled, specify each part (A, B, Cā¦).
- Place a small amount of the specimen on the clear portion of one of the slides.
- Place a second slide on top of the one containing the specimen. Pull the two slides gently apart allowing the specimen to spread across them.
- One slide should immediately be spray fixed and the other left to air dry.
- Subsequent passes should be prepared the same (1/2 spray fixed, 1/2 air dried).
- In order to ensure proper staining by the laboratory, you must indicate which slides were spray fixed and which slides were air dried.
- Send additional fluid for cell block preparation. Add equal parts 50% ethyl alcohol.
- Label specimen container with two patient identifiers (patient name, DOB, and/or MRN), collection date/time, and specimen site/source.
- Specimens must be accompanied by a printed EPIC Order (or completed Cytology Request for non-EPIC clinics) including two patient identifiers (patient name, DOB, and/or MRN), collection date/time, pertinent patient history, performing physician, and specimen site/source.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Performed
Monday ā Friday, 7:00 AM ā 5:00 PM
Reported/Turnaround Time
Results are sent within 2 working days after specimen is received.
NOTE: Results may be delayed or the sample rejected if pertinent and/or required information Is conflicting or missing.
See Surgical Pathology Report or Non-GYN Cytology Report. The results will be reported under the type of order placed (either Surgical Pathology or Non-GYN Cytology).
88173 - Evaluation
88112 - ThinPrep Slide
88172 - Specimen Adequacy