| 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. |
| Orderable as STAT |
No |
| Turn Around Time |
4 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? | Yes |
| Downtime Form | |
| 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. |
Last Updated - 21 May 2025
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