Collection Requirements

COLLECTION

1. Send fresh specimen in a tightly capped specimen container or capped syringe with proper identifier and requistion (see below). GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: All cytology specimens submitted for testing should have the following information included on the requisition. Containers must be clearly labeled with patient identifier. Specimens accepted only from physician’s or designee. -Patient Name -Date of Birth -Date of Specimen Collection -Source of Cytologic Material (pleural, ascitic, etc.) -Submitting Clinician’s Name -MRN -Pertinent Clinical Information -Diagnosis Code