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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Non-Gynecological Cytology; (Synonyms: Washing (Malignant Cells) Cytology, Bronchial washing, Gastric washing, Gastric lavage, Pelvic washing, Bladder washing, Cytology washing) | ||
| 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, Lung | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Fresh washing (no fixative)
Containers must be securely tightened to avoid leakage. Place collected specimen in a sealed biohazard bag. Place requisition in outside pouch. | ||
| Test Resources: | Non-Gynecological Cytopathology Requisition
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| Stability and Storage: | If a delay is anticipated, the specimen should be refrigerated | ||
| Transportation: | Deliver to designate laboratory for triage and distribution.
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| 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: | Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) Diagnostic and Scientific Centre (DSC) Edmonton Base Lab (EBL) Red Deer Regional Hospital (RDRH) University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) | ||
| 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: | Thursday, August 21, 2025 | ||
