Pseudonyms
Ascites, Ascitic, Pericardial, Pleural, Peritoneal washings, Cytopathology, Cytology
Collection Requirements
Fresh - Keep sample refrigerated.
Tube Colour
Yellow top universal
Requires own tube?
No
Department
Anatomical PathologyAvailability
Weekdays
Fee
Medicare rebatable
Notes
For cytological analysis, a minimum of 50ml of fluid is recommended, up to 2 litres.
Test code: Cyto
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