| Specimen requirements: |
N/A |
| Unit of measure: |
N/A |
| Ideal sample: |
N/A |
| Absolute minimum amount: |
N/A |
| Method of collection: |
Broom-type Collection device with
detachable head or spatula with detachable head. For patients w/o a cervix
obtain a vaginal cuff specimen. |
| Transportation: |
N/A |
| Label instructions: |
The Fixative vial must be labeled
with patient's name, medical record, and patient numbers. |
| Request test on form: |
Cytopathology ( 151-805 ) |
| Order/entry screen(s): |
N/A |
| Stat frequency: |
N/A |
| Stat turn around time: |
N/A |
| Routine frequency: |
N/A |
| Must be in by: |
N/A |
| Routine turn around time: |
5 working days |
| For Hillcrest deliver to: |
Cytopathology : 2nd Floor, Cytology
Laboratory,
|
| |
room 2-113
|
| For Thornton deliver to: |
Thornton Laboratory : Processing
Desk, 1st floor,
|
| |
Hospital, room 1-013
|
| Scheduling requirements : |
N/A |
| Method: |
N/A |
| Special Instructions: |
Broom-type collection device or
spatula with detachable head is recommended. For patients without a
cervix, a vaginal cuff specimen is recommended. Complete a Cytopathology
requistion to include all pertinent clinical findings as well as the provider's
PID number. Label the fixative vial with the patient's name and medical
record/patient numbers. HPV subtyping will be performed as a reflex test
on cases with atypical cytologic diagnosis (ASCUS, ASC-Hl) unless otherwise
specified by the provider. |
| |
Results are available on a Chart Copy |
| CyberLAB abbreviation: |
N/A |
| CyberLAB code: |
N/A |
| Lab Processing Instructions: |
N/A |
