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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Fluid, Ascites (Cytology)

Synonyms

Peritoneal fluid

External Price (excl. GST)

52.64

Test Information

Department

Cytology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3 hours - 4 days

Method

manual

Minimum Volume

All specimens will be processed, however 50 - 100mL is desirable to ensure sufficient material is available for cell block processing. Please don't not send any drains

Electronic Information

Registration Code

FLUA

HL7 mapping code

$FLUA

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