Specimen Collection
Cytology
Please provide a reason for referral with each specimen. The laboratory will not delay or reject testing if this information is not provided, but appropriate testing and interpretation may be compromised.
GYN Pap Tests
- Conventional Pap Slide
- ThinPrep™ Pap Test
- ThinPrep™ Pap Test with Computer assisted Imaging
Ancillary Testing
- High risk HPV Detection
- Gonorrhea and Chlamydia detection
- Cystic Fibrosis Testing
- Other tests currently in development
NON-GYN Cytology Testing
- FNAs
Specimen Type: Breast, Thyroid, Salivary, Lymph nodes, or other site where by specimen obtained by needle aspiration - Fresh Specimens
Specimen Type:Urine, Sputum, and Effusions - Brushing/Scrapings:
Specimen Type: Oral Brushes/Scraping
COLLECTION INFORMATION
Specimen Requirements:
Cytology Department
GYN Conventional Pap Test
Microscope glass slide
Cervical & Endocervical collection devices broom or brush with spatula.
Ancillary Testing:
ThinPrep™ Pap Test collection vial
Note: Store ThinPrep™ vials at room temp.
NON-GYN Cytology – Fresh Specimens:
Microscope glass slides
Appropriate collection container based on sample source.
Refrigerate Specimen after collection for courier pickup.
GYN ThinPrep™ Pap Test
ThinPrep™ Pap Test collection vial
Note: Store ThinPrep™ vials at room temp.
Cervical & Endocervical collection devices broom or brush with spatula
NON-GYN Cytology – FNAs:
Microscope glass slide
Collection container with CytoLyt solution
Note: Store CytoLyt at room temperature.
NON-GYN Cytology – Brushing/Scrapings:
Microscope glass slides
Oral CDX collection brush
Slide holder with 95% alcohol
HOURS OF OPERATION:
The Cytology Department is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm.