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Test ID: Pap Stain Non-Gyne
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Pap Stain Non-Gyne
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Useful For
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Examination of cellular material harvested from body fluids is one tool used for early detection of cancer and other pathologic conditions.
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Method name and description
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Non-gynecological PAP Stain
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Clinical information
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Exfoliative cytopathology (often referred to as non-gynecological cytology) is an important part of the workload of Cytopathology section. It has a role in the diagnosis of neoplastic disease and in establishing non-neoplastic diagnoses.
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Aliases
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Pap smear, Non-gynecological PAP Stain, Non-gyne, Body fluid cytology,
Non-gynecological Cytology, Exfoliative Cytology
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Specimen type / Specimen volume / Specimen container
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Ascitic Fluid
Breast Aspirates
Bronchial Washings and Brushings
Cerebrospinal Fluids
Gastric Washings and Fluids
Other Assorted Aspirates and Fluids
Pleural Fluids
Urine
Sputum
Container/Tube: Sterile, leaked proof container additive free or Heparinized collection tube.
Specimen Volume: 0.5-100 mL
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Collection instructions / Special Precautions / Timing of collection
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- Serous or “body cavity fluids” are usually collected with aseptic technique by needle puncture and aspiration of the body cavity fluid. Methods for obtaining the specimen vary depending upon the site.
- Fluids are best collected into a dry container and submitted in the fresh state to the laboratory.
- Adding 3-5 IU heparin/mL to a container prior to obtaining a bloody sample will usually inhibit clotting and not adversely affect morphology.
- If delay in transportation to the laboratory is unavoidable, most fluids may be kept refrigerated (4ºC) up to 72 hours. (The exception to this is cerebrospinal fluid, which begins to degrade shortly after collection if stored at room temperature or refrigerated.)
- When submitting urine specimen, ordering physician must describe the urinary sample as to whether voided, catheter or bladder wash for correct result reporting.
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Relevant clinical information to be provided
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Exfoliative cytopathology (often referred to as non-gynecological cytology) is an important part of the workload of Cytopathology section. It has a role in the diagnosis of neoplastic disease and in establishing non-neoplastic diagnoses.
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Storage and transport instructions
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Fluids are best collected into a dry container and submitted in the fresh state to the laboratory. If delay in transportation to the laboratory is unavoidable, most fluids may be kept refrigerated at 4°C up to 72 hours except CSF.
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Specimen Rejection Criteria
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Wrong container,
Wrong labeling,
Inadequate specimen
No Clinical Data
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Biological reference intervals and clinical decision values
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Report is based on visual interpretation of stained slides by the Pathologist/Cytotechnologist in accordance with the preset international standard criteria of Non-gynecological evaluation.
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Turnaround time / Days and times test performed / Specimen retention time
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4 working days. Note: Unless cell block requires immunostains or special stain, will be 7 days.
Routine: Sunday-Thursday 7:00am-3:00PM
2 weeks
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