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PageTopContent Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Test Catalogue FloatingContent2Body FloatingContent1 PageMiddleContent ​Body Fluids Cytology ​ ​Specimen Requirements Type​ ​Pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, pelvic washings or peritoneal washings ​Container Sterile, leak-proof specimen container Do not send fluids in syringes, transfusion bags or glass liter bottles ​Collection Procedure ​Label container with patient’s first and last name, personal health number (PHN), date of collection and source of fluid Do not send large volumes (>100 mL). Mix specimens and aliquot into appropriate containers. Any clots present should be submitted with the specimen. Securely tighten container and place in biohazard bag. Indicate source of fluid on requisition. Place completed requisition, with label facing out, in outside pouch. Deliver to Cytology laboratory and place in refrigerator ​Required Volume Optimal Volume: 5mL to 40 mL Minimum Volume: 1 mL (Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection) Maximum Volume: 100 mL ​Stability/Storage ​Refrigerate If a delay in delivery is anticipated (greater than one day), add Cytolyt (minimum one part Cytolyt to three parts specimen) or 50 per cent alcohol (one part alcohol to one part specimen) Note addition of Cytolyt or alcohol on requisition DO NOT USE FORMALIN Grounds for Rejection​ Unlabeled or mislabeled specimen  Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria    Testing Information​ ​ Availability​ ​Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Testing Site​ ​SCH ​Methodology ​Microscopic evaluation of liquid-based cytologic preparation ​Specimen Retention ​Until case is signed out by pathologist Slides are retained for 20 years ​Alternate Test Names ​Paracentesis Thoracentesis Paracolic washings Cul-de-sac fluids Testing Ordering Requirements​ ​ Forms Required Non-Gynecological Cytology Requisition Form #101157 PageBottomContent ​If you choose to print this information, it is valid only on date of print. Laboratory Controlled Document LSM-142 v2

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