For questions please contact the Cytology laboratory at 317-491-6335.
Prior to collecting specimen, determine tests to be ordered and consult the IU Health Laboratory Test Directory for individual test specimen volume and transport requirements.
Collect the appropriate sample type in a quantity sufficient for the ordered test.
Properly label the specimen with at least two patient identifiers such as full name, date of birth, MRN number, etc.
Label each slide submitted for stains with two patient identifiers.
Specimen source is required and must be included with the test order.
Package each specimen separately in a sealed transport bag.
Minimize transport time.
Ensure that the appropriate environment will be maintained between collection of specimens and delivery to the laboratory.
Transport with ice bag if testing will be delayed.
Storage/Transport Temperature
See individual specimen types
Ordering Recommendations
Accurate interpretation is often dependent on clinical history, IU Health requires the following information to process gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens: clinician/physician name, adequate patient identification, anatomic source and/or type of specimen, patient age or birthdate, date/time of specimen collection, and the test(s) to be performed.
For gynecologic cases, IU Health also requires the date of the patient’s last menstrual period and indication of whether the patient had a previous abnormal Pap smear report, treatment, or biopsy. Other clinical history items (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, radiation or hormone therapy) may additionally impact interpretation.
For non-gynecologic cases, clinical history, including a previous history of cancer, radiation, or chemotherapy, is also crucial.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1-2 days
Performing Lab
Cytology
Synonyms
8901
Reference Interval
A pathology report will be rendered after microscopic review.
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
8901
Catalog Code
204788071
Collection
Test Information
This is the Cerner Order for Cytology NonGYN orders.
For questions please contact the Cytology laboratory at 317-491-6335.
Prior to collecting specimen, determine tests to be ordered and consult the IU Health Laboratory Test Directory for individual test specimen volume and transport requirements.
Collect the appropriate sample type in a quantity sufficient for the ordered test.
Properly label the specimen with at least two patient identifiers such as full name, date of birth, MRN number, etc.
Label each slide submitted for stains with two patient identifiers.
Specimen source is required and must be included with the test order.
Package each specimen separately in a sealed transport bag.
Minimize transport time.
Ensure that the appropriate environment will be maintained between collection of specimens and delivery to the laboratory.
Transport with ice bag if testing will be delayed.
Storage/Transport Temperature
See individual specimen types
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
Accurate interpretation is often dependent on clinical history, IU Health requires the following information to process gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens: clinician/physician name, adequate patient identification, anatomic source and/or type of specimen, patient age or birthdate, date/time of specimen collection, and the test(s) to be performed.
For gynecologic cases, IU Health also requires the date of the patient’s last menstrual period and indication of whether the patient had a previous abnormal Pap smear report, treatment, or biopsy. Other clinical history items (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, radiation or hormone therapy) may additionally impact interpretation.
For non-gynecologic cases, clinical history, including a previous history of cancer, radiation, or chemotherapy, is also crucial.
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1-2 days
Performing Lab
Cytology
Synonyms
8901
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
A pathology report will be rendered after microscopic review.
