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Clinical System Name
Cytology Final Report
Synonyms
Dialysate
BAL
Tracheal Aspirates
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Fluid
Pleural Fluid
Synovial Fluid
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Urine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Body Fluid
Container(s): Sterile Specimen Container
Preferred Vol: N/A
Minimum Vol: N/A
Note: Deliver to Lab immediately. If the specimen is bloody and cell counts are requested, send a portion of the specimen in an EDTA/lavender top tube .
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: NA
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Note: Give specimen to Core Hematology for processing. They will cytocentrifuge, stain, coverslip and label the sample, then forward it to Pathology for evaluation. Call Hematology (206) 987-2561 or Pathology (206) 987-2103 with questions. If flow cytometry or a cell block is ordered, review with on-call pathologist immediately. Histology techs: see below for processing instructions.
Lab Notes: To make a cell block from a body fluid, refer to current procedure in Lucidoc.
Off-site collection: For Children's Regional Laboratories (Bellevue and South Clinic), prepare slides and send to Seattle Children's Hospital Laboratory. Refer to the "Cytocentrifuge Preparations of Urine Sediments" procedure.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Room temp |
≤ 1Hr |
| Refrigerated |
≤ 1Hr |
|
| Frozen | N/A |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | 1 day |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Histology
Phone Number: (206) 987-2580.
CPT Codes
CPT codes will vary depending on tests performed. Call Client Services for more information (206) 987-2617.
Methodology
Method: Varies; typically, microscopic review of wright stained cytocentrifiuge slides
Analytical Volume: n/a
Description
Microscopic assessment of fluids to count and/or characterize cells and other materials within sample.
Requisition
Req