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Gynaecology Smear

CT0013

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container

​Slide mailer

Specimen Requirement

​Unstained PAP Smear.

(spray fixed or fixed in 95% ethanol)

Specimen Storage/Transport

​To call the lab before sending specimen

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time

6 days

Testing Laboratory Location

​KKH

Laboratory Cytology
Contact Number

​6394 1385

Day and Time Performed

​Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs – 1800 hrs
Last specimen receipt time is 1730 hrs


Sat - 0830 hrs – 1300 hrs
Last specimen receipt time is 1230 hrs

Orderable on CPOE? No
Additional Information

​This test is available only for external institution.


To submit specimen together with institution's test requistion form indicating:


1. Patient's demographic details

2. Requesting Doctor and MCR number

3. Collection date and methodology - Liquid base or Conventional

4. Specimen source

5. Last Menstrual Period

6. Clinical findings

Change History Notes

  • 04 Aug 2025 11:00 AM

    Updated TAT.

  • 15 Dec 2022 12:00 AM

    New test

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Last Updated - 04 Aug 2025