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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: Nipple Discharge (Malignant Cells) Cytology, Nipple Fluid) | ||||||||||
| Pathogen: | Malignancy | ||||||||||
| Clinical Indications: | This test is performed to diagnose malignancy in nipple discharge | ||||||||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB13 | ||||||||||
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| Specimen Type: | Fresh Nipple Discharge | ||||||||||
| Specimen Source: | Breast Nipple | ||||||||||
| Primary Container: | Glass slides Central Zone Refer to DynaLIFE. Red Deer Regional Hospital - Sterile container North Zone: Refer to DynaLIFE | ||||||||||
| Alternate Containers: | CytoLyt® container or sterile container | ||||||||||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Using pencil, label one end of slide(s) with patient’s FULL NAME AND Unique Lifetime Identifier (ULI). Wipe the surface of the nipple with gauze pad. Gently massage or compress the areola between the thumb and index finger to express the secretion. Touch the glass slide to the secreted drops. If the discharge is abundant or bloody, smear the secretion by wiping the slide lengthwise across the secretion.
Calgary Zone: Air dried or alcohol fixed (by spray fixation or by immersion in 95% ethyl alcohol) glass slide are acceptable. Alternately, submit specimen in a CytoLyt® container. Central Zone: Red Deer Regional Hospital - Place 1-2 slides in container. Add Cytology (CytoRich Red) fixative to container. Ensure the slide is fully immersed in the fixative. Edmonton Zone: Immerse slides immediately in 95% alcohol or spray with cytospray. Alternately, submit specimen in a vial of PreservCyt fixative. South Zone: Cover the labelled end and immediately spray with cytology fixative. A maximum of 2 slides are required. Air dried slides are also acceptable. Alternately, submit specimen in a CytoLyt® container. Containers must be securely tightened to avoid leakage. Place container or collected slides in a slide carrier and into a sealed biohazard bag. Place requisition in outside pouch. For sites referring specimens to DynaLIFE, see Fine needle aspirate cytology in the DynaLIFE Medical Labs Test Directory or contact DynaLIFE Specimen Control at 1-800-661-9876. | ||||||||||
| Test Resources: | Calgary Non-Gynecological Cytopathology Requisition
Central Non-Gynecological Cytology Requisition Edmonton Nongynecologic Cytopathology Requisition South Non-Gynecological Cytology Request | ||||||||||
| Method: | Smear, Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) or Cytospins | ||||||||||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | Within 3 working days | ||||||||||
| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||||||||||
| Testing Area: | Cytopathology | ||||||||||
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| Additional Test Information: | Central Zone: Red Deer Regional Hospital - Cytology (Cyto Rich Red) fixative may be obtained by calling the Lab Storeroom at 1-403-343-4924. | ||||||||||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, December 23, 2022 | ||||||||||
| Registered Trademark Comments: | CytoLyt® is a registered trademark of Hologic | ||||||||||
