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Laboratory: Cytology
Test Name:
VIRAL INCLUSION BODIES (IDENTIFICATION OF)
Test Code: NCYT
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.
Collection Devices:
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.
Referral:
Requisition:
Reference Values:
A descriptive report will be issued.
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.