ENDOCERVICAL ASPIRATION - CYTOLOGY
Synonyms: Pap Smear - Cytology
Applies To: Detection of abnormal cells and
malignant cells
Lab: Cytopathology Laboratory
Request Form: Cytopathology Requisition Form
Collection: See Storage Instructions
Storage Instructions: Slides should be fixed in 95%
alcohol or sprayed with cytology fixative immediately.
Causes for Rejection: Incomplete and/or improper
labeling, insufficient pertinent clinical history, specimen not fixed on slide
immediately. See Cytopathology
specimens acceptance and rejection policy and the
Medicare compliance instruction.
Availability: Specimens are accepted Monday-Friday
from 8 AM-5 PM (except holidays) at Room 9.300, John Sealy Annex.
Turnaround Time: Routine: 3-5 working days; STAT:
same day
Special Instructions: Pertinent clinical information
must be included on request form. Slides must be labeled in pencil (frosted end) with
patient's last name and unit history number.
Specimen: Endocervical aspiration slide
Volume:1-2 slides
Container: Heavy cardboard microslide mailer or pap
smear bottle
Reviewed April 2007 by J. Wong
