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Cytology - Oesophageal, Bile Duct, Pancreatic & Ampulla Specimens (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Oesophageal Fluid for Cytology
Bile Duct Fluid for Cytology
Pancreatic Fluid for Cytology
Ampulla Fluid for Cytology

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

CYT

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Fluid

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Collection & Request Instructions:

Oesophageal, Common Bile Duct , Pancreatic and Ampulla brushings and fluids for Cytology

Biliary and pancreatic duct cells generate rapidly in bile fluid.

These specimens and those obtained at ERCP procedures should be sent immediately to the Cytology laboratory.

Oesophageal, Bile duct and Ampulla brushings should be fixed immediately, before the smears dry, in Alcoholic fixative (green solution). The fixed smears can be transported to Cytology via Pathology central specimen reception.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature