72500:CYTOPATHOLOGY, FINE NEEDLE BIOPSY INTERPRETATION
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
FNA INTERPRETATION |
Methodology: |
Smears / Shandon Cytospin Prep / Cell Block |
Edit Date: |
4/2/2005 |
Performed: |
Monday-Friday |
Released: |
48 hours, week days |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
By using fine needle (21-25 gauge) on almost any palpable or non-palpable mass. |
Handling: |
Smear on glass slides and immediately fix in 95% ethanol. Label all slides and bottles with patient name and source. |
Transport: |
Slides: ambient temperature. Needle rinsings/washings: refrigerated. |
Comments: |
Refer to the Surgical Pathology section found in the User Guide for special specimen collection instructions. |
Rejection Criteria: |
Broken slides; unlabeled specimen. |