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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Fluid, Pericardial (Cytology)

External Price (excl. GST)

52.64

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Take microbiology specimen first if specimen is shared. Refrigerate if there is a delay due to transportation or weekend.

Adult Specimen

All specimens will be processed, however 50 - 100mL is desirable to ensure sufficient material is available for cell block processing.

Test Information

Department

Cytology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3 hours - 4 days.

Method

Manual Technique

Minimum Volume

All specimens will be processed, however 50 - 100mL is desirable to ensure sufficient material is available for cell block processing. 

Electronic Information

Registration Code

FLUPE

HL7 mapping code

$FLUPE