- Test Name
- Effusions for Cytology
- Aliases
- Non Gyn
- Provincial Mnemonic
- NC
- LOINC Test Code
- N/A
- Description and Primary Use
- Staining of sample for the m icroscopic examination of cells to determine if cancer or precancerous cells are present in the sample.
- Reorder interval
- clinican discresion
- TAT
- 48 hours routine, urgent 24 -48hours
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Specialist consult
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
Clinican’s discretiona nd clinical history
- Special Patient Preparation
N/A
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Sample colledcted inCYTO Rich Red fixati ve
- Criteria for Rejection
Precious sample – no reject
- Laboratory Service Area
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- LAMC
- Last Updated
- 22-May-19