Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Fluid, Pericardial (Cytology)

External Price (excl. GST)

52.64

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

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

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

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

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