Newcastle Laboratories

Body Cavity Fluids (Pleural, Ascitic, Pericardial fluids and Peritoneal Washings)

Clinical Background:

Cellular examination to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells.

Diagnostic test for malignancy (e.g., squamous carcinoma, small cell or adenocarcinoma). Immunocytochemistry performed to ide...

Cellular examination to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells.

Diagnostic test for malignancy (e.g., squamous carcinoma, small cell or adenocarcinoma). Immunocytochemistry performed to identify type of malignancy, whether primary of secondary.

 

Special stains can be performed to identify some infections (Gram stain, Acid Fast Bacilli, Grocott for fungal infections).

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Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Body Cavity Fluids

    Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Body Cavity Fluids

  • Specimen Container Adult:

    25ml Universal Container or 60ml Sterilin pots

    25ml Universal Container or 60ml Sterilin pots

  • Minimum Volume Adult:

    20ml (less will be accepted if necessary)

    20ml (less will be accepted if necessary)

  • Special Requirement:

    Maximum volume required 50ml

    Maximum volume required 50ml

  • Sample Stability:

    Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)

    Can be stored at room temperature for short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)

  • Transport Requirements:

    Standard

    Standard

  • Quality Assurance:

    UKNEQAS for Cellular Pathology Technique. Non Gynaecological Diagnostic Cytology EQA Module

    UKNEQAS for Cellular Pathology Technique. Non Gynaecological Diagnostic Cytology EQA Module

  • Routine Telephone:

    0191 282 4437

    0191 282 4902

    0191 282 4437

    0191 282 4902

Turn Around:

7 -10 days

Send To:

Department of Cellular Pathology

Level 3
New Victoria Wing
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Queen Victoria Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP

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