ENDOMETRIAL ASPIRATION - 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: 1-3 working days; STAT:
same day
Special Instructions: Pertinent clinical information
must be included on request form. slides be labeled in pencil (frosted end) with patient's
full name and unit history number. See
Cytopathology specimens acceptance and rejection policy and the Medicare compliance instruction.
Specimen: Endometrial aspiration slide
Volume:1-2 slides
