Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Non-Gynecological Cytology; (Synonyms: Washing (Malignant Cells) Cytology, Gastric washing, Gastric lavage, Pelvic washing, Bladder washing, Cytology washing)

Pathogen:

Malignancy

Clinical Indications:

This test is performed to diagnose malignancy in various body site washings

Collection Alert:

The procedure in which the specimen was collected must be clearly indicated (i.e. instrumented urine sample, not voided)

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB13

Specimen Type:

Washing

Specimen Source:

Gastric, Pelvic, Bladder

Primary Container:

Calgary Zone:	Sterile container
Central Zone:	Refer to DynaLIFE Red Deer Regional Hospital - Sterile container
Edmonton Zone:	Sterile container
North Zone:	Refer to DynaLIFE
South Zone:	Sterile container (gastric, other), 30 mL container containing 7.5 mL CytoLyt^® (bladder, renal pelvis, ureter, urethra)

Specimen Collection Requirements:

Calgary Zone: Fresh washing (no fixative)

Central Zone:
Red Deer Regional Hospital – Submit fresh specimen. No fixative.

Edmonton Zone: Fresh washing (no fixative), 30 mL fresh washing for bladder (no fixative)

South Zone: Fresh washing for gastric, other (no fixative); 30 mL fresh washing for bladder, renal pelvis, ureter, urethra in CytoLyt^®.

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 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:

If a delay is anticipated, the specimen should be refrigerated

Transportation:

Calgary Zone: If Microbiology testing is not requested, CytoLyt® may be added to specimens obtained outside regular operation hours. (Monday to Friday, 0700 to 1700 hours)
If Microbiology testing is also required, do not add CytoLyt^®.
The specimen must be sent to Microbiology first with a completed Microbiology Requisition.

Method:

Liquid Based Cytology (LBC), Cytospin, Cell block

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 Zone	DynaLIFE Medical Labs
South Zone	Chinook Regional Hospital

Additional Test Information:

Bladder washings should be collected before the bladder is filled with water for cystoscopic examination, otherwise the cells undergo marked alteration which makes cytologic interpretation difficult.

Bladder washing specimens are obtained at the time of cystoscopy. This collection method is useful because large numbers of cells are recovered, most of which are in a very good state of preservation.

Washings for cytologic examination may be obtained at the time of gastroscopy.

Last Updated On:

Monday, November 25, 2024

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