ORGAN ASPIRATION FNA - CYTOLOGY
Applies To: Detection of abnormal cells and
malignant cells
Lab: Cytopathology Laboratory
Request Form: Cytopathology Requisition Form
Collection: Call the Cytopathology Lab for
scheduling FNA procedure at 409-772-8435 or 409-772-2872. Call the Cytopathology Lab for
scheduling at least one hour before the expected FNA procedure (see Scheduling of FNA
policy).
Storage Instructions: Slides should be fixed in 95%
alcohol immediately.
Causes for Rejection: Incomplete and/or improper
labeling, insufficient pertinent clinical history, specimen on slide not fixed
immediately. See Cytopathology
specimens acceptance and rejection policy.
Availability: Specimens are accepted Monday-Friday
from 8 AM-5 PM (except holidays) at Room 9.140, John Sealy Hospital.
Turnaround Time: Within 24 hours unless special
studies are required
Special Instructions: See Scheduling of FNA
policy. For FNA slides prepared by physicians not requiring of the presence of the
Cytopathology Team, slides must be labeled in pencil (frosted end) with patient's full
name and unit history number.
Specimen: Organ aspiration FNA, any site
Container: Cytopathology slide bottle
Reviewed April 2007 by J. Wong
