| Cytology - sputum |
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| REQUESTING AND COLLECTING |
| | Ordering: | | Include relevant clinical details on request form. |
| | Collection: | | 3 consecutive early morning deep cough specimens. Rinse mouth prior |
| | to collection. Deliver immediately to laboratory. Store in refrigerator for |
| | up to 24 hours if delivery delayed. |
| Container(s): | | Sterile container, 70 mL (Clear yellow-top) |
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| | GENERAL INFORMATION |
| | Availability: | | Results available 24 hours after sample arrival in laboratory. |
| | Laboratory: | | Cytopathology (8382-9230) |
| Synonyms: | | Sputum x 3 |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES |
| Handling and | | Store and transport sample at 4°C. |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH |
| SydPath Handling: | | Deliver immediately to testing laboratory. OOH: place in fridge. |
| Mnemonic: | | SPEC NG |
| | GEcode: | | CY |
| | SydPath | | Anatomical Pathology |
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| Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010 |