Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Fluid - Pleural - Cytology /assessment for malignant cells

Fluid - Pleural - Cytology /assessment for malignant cells

50 ml or 100ml Sterile Container - White Top (No Additive)

Test	Fluid - Pleural - Cytology /assessment for malignant cells
Common Abbreviation
Test type	Cytology
Sample type	Pleural Fluid
Specimen Container Type	100ml Sterile Container Pot
Sample Testing Amount	50ml - 75ml minimum if possible. 100ml maximum should be sufficient.

Stability	Ensure out of hours samples are refrigerated to prolong cell preservation.
Turnaround Time	10 calendar days
Laboratory	Cytology, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes	Ensure the fluid aspirated/drained is well mixed for representative sampling. Please ensure specimen containers are not filled to the top to minimise risk of leakage.

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