Pathology Handbook

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Recent changes for Cytology - CSF Specimens (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for Cytology - CSF Specimens (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
13th March 2024	Request Group	CYT	CY
	External Laboratory	The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)
	External Transport Instructions	Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Cytology - CSF Specimens (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

CSF for Cytology

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

CSF Tube 2
CSF Tube 3
CSF Tube 1

Collection & Request Instructions:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for Cytology

CSF specimens rapidly degrade. Cells contained within a CSF specimen have a short bench life and become unidentifiable in a shorter time than other specimens.

CSF samples must be sent immediately to Pathology after collection.

Outside of routine Cytology laboratory hours (08:30-17:30) CSF specimens are partially processed by the Microbiology Unit to prevent cellular deterioration. Processing of CSF smears is completed by the Cytology laboratory the next working day.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

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Cytology - CSF Specimens (Sendaway Test)