Newcastle Laboratories

Cytology Joint Fluids

Clinical Background:

Polarised microscopy of wet preps to look for crystals and whether they show birefringence.

Cellular examination of stained slides to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells and/or infections.

Polarised microscopy of wet preps to look for crystals and whether they show birefringence.

Cellular examination of stained slides to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells and/or infections.

Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Cytology, Non-gynaecological

    Cytology, Non-gynaecological

  • Specimen Container Adult:

    25ml Universal Container or 60ml Sterilin pots

    25ml Universal Container or 60ml Sterilin pots

  • Minimum Volume Adult:

    5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)

    5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)

  • Special Requirement:

    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:

    NEQAS technical EQA scheme

    NEQAS technical EQA scheme

  • Routine Telephone:

    0191 282 4437

    0191 282 4902

    0191 282 4437

    0191 282 4902

Turn Around:

3 working 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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