Additional Testing Information

Body Fluids, including peritoneal, pleural, pericardial, cul-de-sac, pelvic washings

Specimen Collection:
1. Label cytology specimen container with patient full name and date of birth or MRN (if available). Indicate specimen source.
2. Specimen should be a FRESH, UNFIXED fluid collection in a sterile leak-proof container.
3. Volume of 50 mL is preferred (20 mL minimum)
4. Complete Cytopathology Non-Gynecological requisition/order filling in all appropriate sections, indicating specimen site, laterality and including pertinent clinical data.
5. Refrigerate if there is a delay in sending specimen to the Laboratory. Send order/requisition with specimen to Lab Specimen Receiving (LSR), Borwell 4th floor.

Container: Cytology Specimen Container (250 ml) or sterile container. Call Central Stores/Distribution 630-650-6101 (5-6101) for supplies and delivery.

Label: Patient full name and date of birth or MRN (if available), as well as specimen type and laterality.

Requisition/Order: Cytopathology Non-Gynecological (form F-312) e-DH number LAB13

Required pertinent information including: patient demographics; clinical history; complete specimen identification (type, source and laterality); collection date; tests or studies requested; providers name, location and number is required. Indicate if there is a known, suspected lesion or previous malignancy or any chemotherapy/radiation or surgical therapy.