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
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Discipline:
Cytology, Non-gynaecological
Cytology, Non-gynaecological
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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:
5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
5ml (less will be accepted if necessary)
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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)
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Quality Assurance:
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
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Routine Telephone:
0191 282 4437
0191 282 4902
0191 282 4437
0191 282 4902