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SPUTUM CYTOLOGY (NGY)

Department: Cytology
Test Synonym(s): NGY
Methodology: Call Lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Tube Type: Clean specimen container (Glass containers will not be accepted).
Specimen: Fresh specimen (deep cough specimen from the lungs). Fixative may be added if specimen cannot be refrigerated during transport or cannot be delivered within 2 hours.
Volume: Obtain as much as clinical judgement allows.
Temperature: Room temperature if delivered to lab within 2 hours of collection; refrigerate if specimen cannot be in lab within 2 hours. Call lab for assistance at 615-322-2721.
Stability: Without fixative: 2 hours
Reasons for Rejection: Mislabeled specimen, specimen received in glass container, received in syringes with needles attached, specimen leaked in transit, insufficient fluid for processing
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 cases without cell block or special stains; cases with cell block or special stains may require a longer turn-around time.
Significance: Provide patient's history of transplant, immune disorders and prior or suspected history of malignancy.
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 generic ADT 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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