| Specimen requirements: |
N/A |
| Unit of measure: |
N/A |
| Ideal sample: |
N/A |
| Absolute minimum amount: |
N/A |
| Method of collection: |
Pre moistened Dacron/polyester swab |
| 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: |
Weekdays |
| 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: |
Collect sample by inserting a pre-moistened Dacron/polyester swab
about 5-6 cm into the anal canal past the anal verge, into the rectal vault.
Firm lateral pressure is applied to the swab handle as it is rotated and slowly
withdrawn from the anal canal, inscribing a cone-shaped arc. Care should
be taken to ensure that the transition zone is sampled. ("The ABCs of
anal-rectal cytology", CAP Today, May 2004) Place the swab in
the SurePath vial and agitate vigorously several times. Label the fixative
vial with patient information. Complete the Cytopathology requisition
form, including clinical history, ICD-9 code and requesting physician's PID
number. |
| Special Instructions: |
N/A |
| CyberLAB abbreviation: |
N/A |
| CyberLAB code: |
N/A |
| Lab Processing Instructions: |
N/A |
