| Laboratory: | Cytology |
| Test Name: |
VIRAL INCLUSION BODIES (IDENTIFICATION OF)
Test Code:
NCYT
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| Clinical Information: |
These specimens must be fresh and unfixed. Eye scrapings can be alcohol fixed or air-dried smears.
Requisition MUST indicate whether slides are fixed or air-dried. *IMPORTANT: label frosted end of the slides with and requisition with patient’s name and PHIN. All clinical information must be indicated on the requisition. |
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| Specimen Required: | Bronchial washings and lavages are ideal specimens for identification (sputum or urine samples can also be used). Eye scrapings may also be taken. |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
A descriptive report will be issued.
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| Availability: |
Weekdays, by Prior Arrangement Only
0800 - 1630 HSC and 0800 - 1600 SBH. For after-hours procedure on weekends for respiratory specimens ONLY, call pathologist/pathology resident on-call (24/7). On-call Cytotechnologist available weekends 9am to 5pm.
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| More Information: |
All specimens must be properly labeled with appropriate patient identification. All specimens must be accompanied by a fully completed Cytology requisition. Pertinent information including patient demographics, clinical history, physician’s name, and specimen type is required as per DSM Specimen Acceptance Policy 10-50-03.
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