Collection Requirements

COLLECTION:

Send fresh specimen in a tightly capped specimen container or Leuken’s tube with patient 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 (Right Bronchial, LUL, etc.) -Submitting Clinician’s Name -MRN -Pertinent Clinical Information -Diagnosis Code