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Test Code LAB5001PAW Cytology, Pelvic and Abdominal Washings. Performed during abdominal/pelvic laparoscopy or surgery

Specimen Requirements

Collect pelvic or abdominal washings/fluids obtained during laparoscopy/surgery in 120 mL or larger sterile container.
Any amount of fresh specimen is acceptable.

Off-Site Specimen Processing
Refrigerate specimen following collection. Transport with coolant pack; avoid freezing.

Specimen Transport
Place in cooler with coolant pack if transporting from outside BAH. Avoid freezing. Place labeled specimen tube inside a biohazard bag with the request form in the outside pocket of the bag. Transport specimen to laboratory within 4 hour of collection.
Non-EPIC clients: Transport in cooler with Non-Gyn order, patient demographics and billing information.

Unacceptable Criteria
Frozen specimens.
Unlabeled specimens.

Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 18-28°C 4 hours
Refrigerated 2–8°C 72 hours
Frozen <0°C Not acceptable

Collection Instructions

Follow standard aseptic collection procedures. Washings must be submitted fresh to BAH Lab.

Place labeled specimen container inside a biohazard bag.
Non-EPIC clients include the request form, billing and demographic information in the outside pocket of the bag. Request form must include patient's name, medical record number, date of birth, specimen source, collection date, clinic and phone number, clinician's full name, pager number, and pertinent clinical history.

Additional Information

Report provides interpretation. Contact the BAH Cytology Lab at (541) 269-8454 for further information.

Test Limitation
Abnormal findings must be correlated with history and other test results.

Non-EPIC clients: Paperwork must include on order the patient's name and medical record number, date of birth, specimen source, collection date, clinic and phone number, clinician's full name, pager number, and pertinent clinical history. Other paperwork required: demographics and billing information.
All clients: Patient labels on specimen containers indicating laterality as appropriate.

Turnaround time: 2-3 days.
Test is only performed Monday-Friday, 0800-1630

Synonyms

CB Non-Gyn Cytology, Pelvic/Abdominal Washings , LAB5001, Cytology

Department

Cytology