Pathology Handbook

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Recent changes for Cytology - Body Cavity Effusions/Fluids (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Cytology - Body Cavity Effusions/Fluids (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
13th March 2024	Request Group	CYT	CY

Cytology - Body Cavity Effusions/Fluids (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Ascitic Fluid for Cytology
Pleural Fluid for Cytology
Pericardial Fluid for Cytology
Peritoneal Fluid for Cytology

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Fluid

Container Types:

See Detailed Information

Collection & Request Instructions:

Body Cavity Effusion Fluids for Cytology

Pleural fluids, ascitic (peritoneal) fluids and pericardial fluids should be put into special 120 ml effusion specimen containers. These containers are available from the Cytology laboratory. This volume allows adequate cellular material for all cytological testing, including preparation of cell blocks for immunohistochemical testing.

Large volumes of effusion fluids in drainage bags and bottles are difficult for the laboratory to handle, are not necessary, and are not encouraged.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Pathology Handbook

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