| Laboratory: | Cytology |
| Test Name: |
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID FOR CYTOLOGY (TUMOR CELLS)
Test Code:
NCYT
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| Clinical Information: |
Collect in plastic tube and transport immediately to the lab on ice.
DO NOT add Cytolyt collection fluid or other fixative. Cells in a spinal fluid are very fragile and degenerate rapidly. Collect in plastic tube, not glass. Place specimen in "ziplock type" bag with requisition in outer pouch. Bag the entire specimen and seal to prevent the requisition from coming into contact with ice/water. If specimen is divided among various laboratories, fluid from the 2nd or 3rd tube is recommended for cytologic diagnosis. When scant specimens (< 2mL) are submitted, diagnostic accuracy is diminished. Please call Cytology Laboratory to arrange after-hour procedures. Transportation to Cytology Referral Sites: Transport to your referral Cytology lab immediately. Arrange for transportation to your Cytology referral site through an established courier service. For transportation instructions for specimens, refer to DSM policy 170-10-08. |
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| Specimen Required: |
Volume: Minimum 2mL spinal fluid preferred Submit Specimen: FRESH |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
A descriptive report will be issued.
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| Availability: |
Weekdays
0800 - 1630 HSC; 0800 - 1600 SBH; 0800-1615 WL
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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 Non-Gynecological 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. See also Cytology specific requirements within policy.
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