Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Cellular examination to exclude or confirm presence of malignant cells.
Specimen container paediatric:
Not specified
Specimen container adult:
25ml Universal
Minimum volume paediatric:
Not specified
Minimum volume adult:
1-2ml
Special requirements:
Sample can deteriorate quickly, so must be received by lab to be processed within 24 hours.Avoid taking sample to be stored over a weekend.
Sample stability:
Can be stored at room temperature for very short periods, or store in refrigerator (2-8oC)
Transport requirements:
Standard
Quality assurance:
NEQAS technical EQA scheme
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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