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).
Test Details
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Discipline:
Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Body Cavity Fluids
Cytology, Non-gynaecological, Body Cavity Fluids
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Specimen Container Adult:
25ml Universal Container or 60ml Sterilin pots
25ml Universal Container or 60ml Sterilin pots
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Minimum Volume Adult:
20ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
20ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
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Special Requirement:
Maximum volume required 50ml
Maximum volume required 50ml
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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)
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Quality Assurance:
UKNEQAS for Cellular Pathology Technique. Non Gynaecological Diagnostic Cytology EQA Module
UKNEQAS for Cellular Pathology Technique. Non Gynaecological Diagnostic Cytology EQA Module
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Routine Telephone:
0191 282 4437
0191 282 4902
0191 282 4437
0191 282 4902