Test Methodology

Routine Cytology

Running Day:

Monday to Saturday

Turn Around Time:

After 3-5 working days

Specimen Requirement:

a) slides stained in PAP’s and Diff Quick or b) aspirated fluids or c) fornalized specimen;

Note: Specimen must be accompanied by a properly accomplished request form (patient’s name, history, clinical diagnosis etc.)

Patient Preparation:

None

Special Considerations:

will be coordinated by the Histopath MTOD to either Dr. ADA or Dr. JMCA

Unit Conducting the Service:

Histopathology