Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)

Test Code:

CT0031

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

To contact the Cytology Lab for FNA assistance.
95% alcohol, Cyto Rich Red Preservative and slide mailers are obtained from Cytology Lab.

Specimen Requirement

Fix 1 smear immediately by immersing in 95% ethanol and 1 air dried smear per site/source.
Needle used should be rinse out by fixative issue by Lab.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Do not send FNA by the pneumatic system.

Method

Orderable as STAT?

Turn Around Time

4 days

Reference Value(s)

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?

Yes

Downtime Form

Non-Gynaecological Cytology

Additional Information

To contact the Cytology Lab for FNA assistance.
To contact the Cytology Lab for 95% alcohol, Cyto Rich Red Preservative and slide mailer.

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) CT0031

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