Test Code CYTOLOGY GYN CYTOLOGY GYN
Department
Cytology
Specimen Type
Cervical/Vaginal
Method
Microscopic
Container
Thin-Prep Collection kit
Special Requirements
Obtain Thin Prep Kit from Cytology department. Each Specimen
container should be labeled with the patient’s name and
source of specimen.
Each specimen must be accompanied by a Cytology requisition.
Specimens submitted in a fixative or preservative other than the
Thin Prep container will be rejected.
If HPV testing is requested it must be
indicated on the requisition.
Standard Volume
N/A
Minimum Volume
N/A
Pediatric Volume
N/A
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
N/A
Stability Room Temp
3 WEEKS
Stability Frozen
N/A
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Friday