Test Code LAB4818 ANAL CYTOLOGY
Collection Instructions
Agitate collection brush into ThinPrep vial
Specimen Type
Cytology Fixative Beaker with Brush
Specimen Processing
Unlabeled specimens. Specimens in incorrect fixative (such as formalin) can only be processed as a cell block. Excess lubricant can ruin the specimen.
Turnaround Time
3 Days
Specimen Stability
Maintain the specimen up to 3 weeks at room temperature or until vial expires, whichever is sooner.