SMEAR CYTOLOGY (NGY)
Department: Cytology
Test Synonym(s): NGY, Nipple Discharge, Nipple Smear, TZANCK Smear
Methodology: Call Lab for assistance at 615-322-2721
Tube Type: Clean glass slide and coplin jar with 95% alcohol
Specimen: 1.Suppress discharge on clean glass slide or gently scrape the area of abnormality with scalpel or spatula and quickly and evenly smear the collected material on a glass slide.
2. Place the slide with the specimen on it immediately in 95% ethanol (Spray fixative may be used if ethanol is not available). Call lab for assistance: 615-322-2721.
Temperature: Room temperature. Call lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Reasons for Rejection: Unlabeled or broken slide, mislabeled slide
Days Performed: Monday - Friday; closed major holidays
Times Performed: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TAT: 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) for routine cases
Significance: Need patient history of prior or suspected malignancy; i.e., carcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma, etc.
Special Instructions: 1. Place Epic order for Cytology Non-Gyn/FNA. 2. Indicate specimen source when completing the collection task in Epic. 3. Specimen vial is to be labeled with lab ready label. 4. Please send Epic requisition and specimen vial to the lab. Please call the lab at 615-322-2721 for assistance.
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