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Cytology - Vitreous Washings (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

Vitreous Fluid Cytology

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

VIT

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Fluid

Container Types:

Sterile Container

Collection & Request Instructions:

Vitreous washing samples may require sharing between Microbiology, Biochemistry, Flow Cytometry and Cytology. Please check other laboratory collection requirements.

Sample triage may require consultation with the referring clinician or consultant pathologist in the event of insufficient sample.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Transport sample to St Vincents Pathology on ice

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples