Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

Message Alert:

PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing.

Test Name/Synonym:

Non-Gynecological Cytology; (Synonyms: Body Fluids (Malignant Cells) Cytology, Fluid, Non-Gyne Cytology, Ascites Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Pericardial Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Synovial Fluid, Other Body Fluid, Non-Gynecological, Cytology, Serous Fluids)

Pathogen:

Malignancy

Clinical Indications:

This test is performed to diagnose malignancy in body fluids.

Collection Alert:

DO NOT send drainage apparatus, needles or syringes to the laboratory.

Specimens in MEDQUEST Evacuated Prevac plastic thoracentesis/effusion collection containers are not acceptable.

DO NOT send glass containers through the pneumatic tube system.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB13

Specimen Type:

Fresh Body Fluid

Specimen Source:

Ascites, Bile, Pleural, Peritoneal, Pericardial, Synovial, Other

Primary Container:

Sterile container

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Submit fresh fluid (no fixative).

Calgary Zone:	Fresh fluid (no fixative)
Central Zone:	Refer to DynaLIFE Red Deer Regional Hospital - Submit fresh fluid. No fixative. Maximum 500 ml pleural or peritoneal fluid.
Edmonton Zone:	250 mL fresh pleural or peritoneal fluid (no fixative) 50 mL fresh pericardial fluid (no fixative) 10 mL fresh synovial fluid (no fixative)
North Zone:	Refer to DynaLIFE
South Zone:	90 mL fresh fluid (no fixative); no specific volume for synovial fluid

Containers must be securely tightened to avoid leakage. Place collected specimen in a sealed biohazard bag. Place requisition in outside pouch.

For sites referring specimens to DynaLIFE, see Serous fluid cytology, peritoneal or Serous fluid cytology, pleural in the DynaLIFE Medical Labs Test Directory or contact DynaLIFE Specimen Control at 1-800-661-9876.

Test Resources:

Non-Gynecological Cytopathology Requisition

Stability and Storage:

Room temperature up to 4 hours.
Refrigerate after 4 hours.

Transportation:

Calgary Zone:
If tests other than Cytopathology are required on the specimen as well, a requisition for each department must be completed and accompany the specimen.

If Microbiology testing is required, the specimen must be sent there first.

Edmonton Zone: University of Alberta Hospital only:
Deliver to the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory (Specimen Receiving) Walter Mackenzie Centre 5B4.29 immediately.

After hours and weekends are to be delivered to Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (Specimen Control) WMC 4B2.10.

Method:

Liquid Based Cytology (LBC)

Routine Turn Around Time:

Within 3 working days

Testing Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Testing Area:

Cytopathology

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone:	Diagnostic and Scientific Centre
Central Zone:	Red Deer Regional Hospital DynaLIFE Medical Labs
Edmonton Zone:	University of Alberta Hospital DynaLIFE Medical Labs
North	DynaLIFE Medical Labs
South Zone:	Chinook Regional Hospital

Last Updated On:

Monday, November 25, 2024